Get to know UNI
Perfect size. Affordable. Short drive from home.
The University of Northern Iowa is a mid-sized, public university located in Cedar Falls, Iowa. With nationally ranked academic excellence and a vibrant, inspiring and fun environment, it's no wonder so many students find their happy place here.
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More than 9,000 students are enrolled at UNI, hailing from 43 states and 51 countries.
- Our tuition ranks us as Iowa's most affordable public university.
- UNI is ranked a top regional public university by "U.S. News & World Report."
- 96% of UNI grads find success within six months of graduation.
- Awarded "Best Campus Food" in Iowa by Niche.com.
$5,000+/year Advantage Award
Students from outside of Iowa paying non-resident tuition automatically receive our $5,000+ per year Advantage Award. This is an automatic scholarship of $5,000-$7,000 per year for up to four years.
You may be eligible for additional scholarships based on academic achievement.
Cedar Falls: Small city. Big community.
Leave home and find one that feels like your own. Cedar Falls is a safe, college-friendly town of 39,000-ish residents. Here, you’ll experience 110+ miles of trails, acres of parks, unique dining experiences and a wide variety of events.
Popular Areas of Study
Arts & Design
At UNI, you’ll enter some of Iowa's top-rated art and design programs.
Business
UNI is recognized as one of the nation’s top-ranked business schools.
Health
UNI’s pre-professional health programs prep you with hands-on clinical and research experience.
Human Services
Explore the depths of human behavior and help make change for both individuals and society as a whole.
STEM
STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) rewards those driven to see what can be done.
Teaching
UNI is the only university in Iowa where full-time faculty and staff coordinate student teaching placements.