The University of Northern Iowa (UNI) is a public comprehensive university located in Cedar Falls, Iowa, founded in 1876 as the Iowa State Normal School. Serving approximately 9,200 students, UNI offers more than 90 undergraduate majors and over 60 graduate programs across colleges covering business administration, education, humanities and fine arts, natural sciences, and social and behavioral sciences. UNI is particularly well-regarded for its education, business, and communication programs, and consistently produces a high percentage of Iowa's K-12 teachers. The university competes in the Missouri Valley Conference and is a powerhouse at the NCAA Division I FCS level in football. Cedar Falls provides a vibrant college town atmosphere with strong community ties and access to the Cedar Valley's growing healthcare and manufacturing job market. UNI has a strong tradition of close faculty-student relationships and undergraduate research opportunities.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$21,712
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $21,712
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
