the University of Northern Iowa is known for being a non selective school. They receive about 5,600 applications annually. With regards to the acceptance rate, it is around 87 percent which is equal 4,888 students being accepted to the school. Around 31 4,888 applicants who received the acceptance letter from the University of Northern Iowa made the decision to attend. Based on the institution’s application data, 37% of the students were men while 62% were women, however, after receiving the letter of acceptance, only 63 percent of the women enrolled at the University of Northern Iowa as compared to 36 percent of men who decided to enroll. the University of Northern Iowa’s undergraduate application fee is $40. First-year students are asked to submit their ACT or SAT scores to the University of Northern Iowa when filling out the application. Often, an ACT score of 19 - 25 or a 1,010 - 1,220 SAT score is the range in which applicants have greater chances to be accepted. This school also accepts Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

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Student ACT Scores

25th %
75th %



Student SAT Scores

25th %
75th %



First-Year Admission Statistics

Application, Acceptance, Enrollment Statistics from the 2025 Admissions Cycle
Applications
5,610
Male 2,122
Female 3,486

 

Acceptance
4,888
Male 1,804
Female 3,083

 

Enrollment Total
1,538
Male 554
Female 984


Acceptance Rate
87.1%
Male
85%
Female
88.4%

 

Yield
31.5%
Male
30.7%
Female
31.9%


Application Fees and Other Information

Application Fees

Undergraduate

$40


Graduate

$60



Credit from AP or Pre-college classes

  • Advanced Placement (AP) credits


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