Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, UNI's acceptance rate is 94.95% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 32.92%. 1,753 men and 2,841 women applied to UNI and 1,650 men and 2,712 women students were accepted.
Among them, 519 men and 917 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at UNI.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 4,594 | 1,753 | 2,841 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 4,362 | 1,650 | 2,712 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 1,436 | 519 | 917 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 94.95% | 94.12% | 95.46% | - | - |
| Yield | 32.92% | 31.45% | 33.81% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 16 students (1% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 642 students (45%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at UNI.
The median SAT score is 1,150 with 580 SAT EBRW and 570 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 680 and the 25th percentile is 530. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 650 and 25th percentile is 490 .
The median ACT composite score is 22 with 75th percentile score of 26 and 25th percentile score of 20 at UNI. The median ACT math score is 21 and the ACT English score is 21.
The SAT and ACT scores at University of Northern Iowa are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,079, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with larger programs).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1020 | 1150 | 1330 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 530 | 580 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 570 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 22 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 21 | 26 |
| ACT English | 19 | 21 | 25 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 1,436 first-year students enrolled in UNI. The proportion of full-time students is 99.23% and part-time students is 0.77%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 36.14% and women students is 63.86%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at UNI.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,436 | 519 | 917 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 1,425 | 512 | 913 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
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 reqired, 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 .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Not Considered |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Not Considered |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $40 for undergraduate schools and $60 for graduate schools of University of Northern Iowa. The next table provides general admission information for applying to UNI.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $40 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $60 |
| Admission Information | https://admissions.uni.edu/ |
| Online Application | https://admissions.uni.edu/application |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor, Master, Doctoral (Other) |