[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]
How hard is UNI to get into?
This page provides the latest information on University of Northern Iowa (UNI)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. UNI's acceptance rate is 92.74% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 5,360 students applied and 4,971 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into UNI.
To apply to UNI, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission.
Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2024-25, UNI's acceptance rate is 92.74% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 31.10%. 2,009 men and 3,349 women applied to UNI and 1,848 men and 3,122 women students were accepted.
Among them, 555 men and 991 women were enrolled in UNI. You can explore the UNI's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.
Median SAT and ACT Score
For the academic year 2025, 25 students (2% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 670 students (43% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at UNI.
The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,170, including 590 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 580 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 650 and the 25th percentile is 520. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 630 and the 25th percentile is 500.
The median ACT composite score is 22, with a 75th percentile score of 26 and a 25th percentile score of 19 at UNI. The median ACT Math score is 20 and the median ACT English score is 21.
How competitive is UNI's score?
The SAT and ACT scores at University of Northern Iowa are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,088, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with larger programs).
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2024-25, total 1,546 first-year students enrolled in UNI. The proportion of full-time students is 99.48% and part-time students is 0.52%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 35.90% and women students is 64.10%.
The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at UNI.
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and Completion of College Preparatory Program to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at UNI. The english proficiency test is not considered.
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply University of Northern Iowa.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
General Admissions Information
The following provides general admission information for applying to UNI:
- Open Admission Policy: No
- Undergraduate Application Fees: -
- Graduate Application Fees: -
- Admission Information: https://admissions.uni.edu/
- Online Application: https://admissions.uni.edu/application
- Calendar System: Semester
- Course for High School Students: Not Offered
- Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
- Degree Offered: Bachelor, Master, Doctoral (Other)
UNI Admission Frequently Asked Questions
UNI is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 92.74%.
UNI recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to UNI is 1,170, and the average ACT score is 22. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.
UNI does not require or recommend a personal essay or statement for admission. However, they may be required for certain programs or scholarships.
UNI does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.
UNI does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.
Yes, UNI requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.
UNI does not require or recommend an English proficiency test for international applicants. However, requirements may vary by program, so check the official admissions website for details.
The institutional SAT code for UNI is 6307 and 4-digit ACT code is 1322.