by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at University of Northern Iowa, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Northern Iowa stood at $9,936 a year. For students from out of state the figure was $21,712. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Of those figures, the required fees totaled $1,372 in-state and $1,372 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,564 | $20,340 |
| Fees | $1,372 | $1,372 |
| Total | $9,936 | $21,712 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much will University of Northern Iowa cost per credit hour part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To see where that lands, here is how University of Northern Iowa tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In IA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, University of Northern Iowa is fairly typical on price.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Review the University of Northern Iowa Financial Aid page for specifics.
Here’s how tuition at University of Northern Iowa has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,780 | $18,480 |
| Two Years Ago | $8,111 | $19,265 |
| One Year Ago | $8,396 | $19,940 |
| Most Recent Year | $8,564 | $20,340 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at UNI has moved over recent reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition climbed 2.0%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $22,147 the year ahead.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 3.15%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $10,249. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 3.21%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $22,408.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $10,249 | $22,408 |
| In 2 Years | $10,572 | $23,126 |
| In 3 Years | $10,905 | $23,867 |
| In 4 Years | $11,248 | $24,632 |
| In 5 Years | $11,602 | $25,421 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $94,033, compared with about $42,974 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at University of Northern Iowa, head to the University of Northern Iowa Financial Aid page.
