University of Northern Iowa Admission
Acceptance Rate
92.74%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
31.10%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,546
SAT Scores
1,170
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 5,360 students have applied and 4,971 students have allowed to admit to University of Northern Iowa (Acceptance rate: 92.74%). UNI's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 31.10 % where 1,546 students have finally enrolled out of 4,971 admitted students.
UNI acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Iowa. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Graceland University-Lamoni and Maharishi International University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 86.01%).
UNI enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Iowa. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 35.14%).
How to Apply to University of Northern Iowa
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UNI. UNI offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://admissions.uni.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://admissions.uni.edu/application |
| Financial Aid | https://admissions.uni.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://admissions.uni.edu/financial-aid/resources/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | https://military.uni.edu/ |
| Athletic | https://uni.edu/resources/consumer-info |
| Disability Service | https://sas.uni.edu/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UNI and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at University of Northern Iowa is 1,170 and the average ACT score is 22. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Northern Iowa | 1,170 | 22 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Iowa | 1,189 | 72 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Northern Iowa, 25 students submitted SAT scores (2% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,170 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Iowa. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 520 | 590 | 650 |
| Mathematics | 500 | 580 | 630 |
| Total | 1,020 | 1,170 | 1,280 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At University of Northern Iowa, 670 students submitted ACT scores (43% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 22 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Iowa. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 19 | 22 | 26 |
| English | 18 | 21 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 18 | 20 | 25 |
UNI Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Northern Iowa. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and Completion of college-preparatory program.
1 item is Considered if submitted - Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |