by our College Data Analytics TeamAssess your admission prospects by studying the statistics from the latest freshman classes at University of Northern Iowa, located in Cedar Falls, IA.
Reviewing the admissions stats can help you determine your likelihood of acceptance. Take a look at the SAT and ACT scores of previous applicants to help you understand your chances of being accepted. If you find your scores are lower than the average freshman, try retaking the exam to better your score or reviewing colleges looking for scores matching your own.
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The selectivity of a college indicates how competitive the admissions process is.
| Open Admissions | No |
| Selectivity of College | Least Selective (85%+) |
| Acceptance Rate | 93% |
| Application Fee | $40 (waivable) |
University of Northern Iowa had 5,360 total applications. Among these applicants, 4,971 received admission offers, and 1,546 decided to attend.
| Applicant Total | 5,360 |
| Accepted | 4,971 |
| Enrolled | 1,546 |
| Enrolled Full-Time | 1,538 |
| Enrolled Part-Time | 8 |
Getting into University of Northern Iowa is 92.7%. This makes the school highly accessible. Gender-specific acceptance rates at University of Northern Iowa: the female acceptance rate is 93% compared to 92% for men.
The enrollment percentage for University of Northern Iowa is 31%. This means that 31% of students who were accepted decided to enroll. Broken down by gender, the female yield rate is 32% versus 30% for men.
These charts illustrate the male-to-female balance among applicants at University of Northern Iowa.
| Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 2,009 | 3,349 |
| Admitted | 1,848 | 3,122 |
| Enrolled | 555 | 991 |
Approximately 2% of admitted students at UNI provided SAT results (25 students).
The middle 50% of admitted students scored SAT Reading and Writing scores between 520 and 650. The middle 50% of Math scores landed between 500 and 630.
| SAT Section | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Reading | 520 | 650 |
| Mathematics | 500 | 630 |
| Combined Total | 1020 | 1280 |
UNI saw ACT scores submitted by 43% of admitted applicants (670 students).
The middle 50% of admitted students earned ACT Composite scores between 19 and 26.
| ACT Section | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Composite | 19 | 26 |
| English | 18 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 18 | 25 |
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