University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA · Public
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1020 and 1280 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 23
Popular programs at University of Northern Iowa
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 372 | |
| 2 | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 141 | |
| 3 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 134 | |
| 4 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 125 | |
| 5 | Psychology, General. | 111 | |
| 6 | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 90 | |
| 7 | Social Work. | 73 | |
| 8 | Biology, General. | 70 | |
| 9 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 64 | |
| 10 | Marketing. | 58 | |
| 11 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 57 | |
| 12 | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 55 | |
| 13 | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 50 | |
| 14 | Real Estate. | 42 | |
| 15 | Construction Management. | 39 | |
| 16 | Design and Applied Arts. | 38 | |
| 17 | Criminology. | 37 | |
| 18 | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 36 | |
| 19 | Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | 35 | |
| 20 | Computer Science. | 33 |
Showing top 20 of 62 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Northern Iowa?
University of Northern Iowa has an acceptance rate of 93% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for University of Northern Iowa?
Admitted students at University of Northern Iowa typically score between 1020 and 1280 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of Northern Iowa cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at University of Northern Iowa is approximately $15,901 per year.
What is the graduation rate at University of Northern Iowa?
4-year graduation rate data for University of Northern Iowa is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.