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The University of Northern Iowa, or UNI, is a state-supported university located in Cedar Falls, Iowa. It was established in 1876. UNI has been consistently named one of the "Best in the Midwest" in the Princeton review's Best 351 College rankings guide. The university offers more than 120 majors through the following academic divisions:
The official mascot of UNI is the Panther, and their sports teams are nicknamed the Panthers. They participate in the NCAA's Division I (I-FCS for football) in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, and in the Missouri Valley Conference for various men and women sports.
Cedar Falls, Iowa is home to Northern Iowa. Cedar Falls is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Northern Iowa go up to the Doctoral degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students commonly pursue studies in real estate and construction management and education and teaching.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 472. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 490 and 637.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Northern Iowa is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 12,622 enrolled students (as of 2005).
Northern Iowa offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Gateway Football Conference and Missouri Valley Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Northern Iowa
1222 W 27th St
Cedar Falls, IA 50614
General Phone: (319) 273-2311
Admissions Phone: (319) 273-2281
Financial Aid Phone: (319) 273-2700
http://www.uni.edu
Northern Iowa awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 683 | elementary school teaching, elementary/middle school admin, physical education teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching, social science teaching, music teaching, ESL instruction, special ed, ... |
| Business And Management | 633 | business management, accounting, marketing, finance, MIS, actuarial science |
| Liberal Arts | 501 | liberal arts and sciences, English, history, sociology, Spanish language, political science, geography, applied economics, ... |
| Media | 178 | communication studies, public relations, digital communications, organizational communications, graphic communications, radio and television |
| Family And Social Work | 155 | social work, family and community services, public administration, public policy analysis |
| Science | 152 | biomedical sciences, biology, geology, biological and physical sciences, chemistry, ecology, physics, biotechnology, ... |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 140 | parks and recreation studies, health and physical education, athletic trainer, parks and recreation management, dietitian |
| Therapy And Counseling | 137 | psychology, school psychology, counseling psychology |
| Engineering Technician | 84 | industrial tech, manufacturing tech, electromechanical tech |
| Fine Arts | 80 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 78 | criminology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 45 | computer science, computer and info science courses |
| Medicine | 44 | health professions, gerontology |
| Medical Support And Technology | 43 | speech pathology, audiology |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 42 | construction management, real estate |
| Mathematics | 40 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Music | 31 | music performance, music, jazz, piano, conducting |
| Art Studies | 26 | art studies |
| Construction Trades | 21 | apparel and textiles |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 19 | acting, theatre design, drama, stagecraft, theatre arts management |
| Religion And Philosophy | 18 | religion, philosophy |
| Design | 16 | interior design |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 8 | environmental science |
| Engineering | 1 | engineering physics |
| Medical Adminstration | 1 | environmental health |
Number of programs and degrees for Northern Iowa in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,669 | 96 |
| Master's degree | 497 | 55 |
| Doctor's degree | 10 | 3 |
In 2005, Northern Iowa had a total enrollment of 12,622 students (11,252 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 37% |
| Women | 63% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 81% |
| Graduate | 19% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 33% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 92% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
| Part-Time | 64 % |
Northern Iowa offers campus housing for 4,925 of its 11,252 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Cedar Falls, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Iowa Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,360 | 3,422 | 78% | 1,737 | 51% |
| Men | 1,798 | 1,342 | 75% | 642 | 48% |
| Women | 2,562 | 2,080 | 81% | 1,095 | 53% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 472 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 637 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 4% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 97% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (319) 273-2281
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,602 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,214 |
| Room and board | $ 5,531 |
| Room charge | $ 2,576 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,943 |
| Books and supplies | $ 838 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,119 |
Financial Aid:
Northern Iowa participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 189000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (319) 273-2700
Northern Iowa has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 108 | $79,611 | 35 | $72,090 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 113 | $63,083 | 79 | $59,287 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 71 | $54,674 | 63 | $50,943 |
| Instructor | academic year | 30 | $46,276 | 63 | $45,386 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 322 | $65,207 | 240 | $55,315 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Gateway Football Conference |
| Basketball | Missouri Valley Conference |
| Baseball | Missouri Valley Conference |
| Track | Missouri Valley Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 176 | 110 | 286 |
| Football | 82 | 0 | 82 |
| Track | 21 | 22 | 43 |
| Baseball | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| Basketball | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| All Other Sports | 24 | 73 | 97 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Business Teacher Education
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
Social Science Teacher Education
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Speech Teacher Education
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Engineering Physics
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Industrial Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Community Services
Public Administration
Public Policy Analysis
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Applied Economics
Asian Studies/Civilization
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Science/Librarianship
Political Science and Government, General
Political Science and Government, Other
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Graphic Communications, General
Organizational Communication, General
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Environmental Health
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Gerontology
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
MUSIC
Conducting
Jazz/Jazz Studies
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Piano and Organ
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Health and Physical Education, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Ecology
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Microbiology, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Northern Iowa Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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