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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, IA 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 mathematics and fine arts.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 410. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 451 and 630.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Northern Iowa has 12,692 enrolled students (as of 2007).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Northern Iowa 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
http://www.uni.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 542 | elementary school teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching, physical education teaching, social science teaching, elementary/middle school admin, music teaching, reading teaching, ESL instruction, ... |
| Business And Management | 509 | business management, accounting, finance, marketing, MIS, investments and securities, actuarial science |
| Liberal Arts | 415 | liberal arts and sciences, English, history, Spanish language, political science, sociology, French language, geography, ... |
| Media | 167 | public relations, communication studies, digital communications, organizational communications, graphic communications, radio and television |
| Family And Social Work | 156 | social work, family and community services, public policy analysis, public administration |
| Science | 155 | biomedical sciences, biology, ecology, geology, chemistry, biological and physical sciences, biotechnology, chemistry courses, ... |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 154 | parks and recreation studies, health and physical education, athletic trainer, parks and recreation management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 151 | psychology, school psychology, counseling psychology |
| Fine Arts | 72 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Engineering Technician | 67 | industrial tech, electromechanical tech, manufacturing tech, engineering technician |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 60 | criminology |
| Medical Support And Technology | 54 | speech pathology |
| Mathematics | 52 | mathematics, statistics courses, applied mathematics |
| Medicine | 46 | health professions, gerontology |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 28 | construction management, real estate |
| Music | 26 | music, music performance, conducting, music theory and composition, piano, jazz |
| Art Studies | 20 | art studies |
| Design | 19 | interior design |
| Construction Trades | 16 | apparel and textiles |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 14 | computer science, computer and info science courses |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 12 | acting, theatre design, drama, stagecraft, theatre arts management |
| Religion And Philosophy | 9 | religion, philosophy |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | environmental science |
| Engineering | 2 | engineering physics |
| Medical Administration | 0 | environmental health |
Number of programs and degrees for Northern Iowa in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,259 | 99 |
| Master's degree | 481 | 58 |
| Doctor's degree | 8 | 4 |
In 2007, Northern Iowa had a total enrollment of 12,692 students (11,335 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 81% |
| Graduate | 19% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 92% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
| Part-Time | 97 % |
Northern Iowa offers campus housing for 4,925 of its 11,335 (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 | 4,722 | 3,759 | 80% | 1,991 | 53% |
| Men | 1,982 | 1,490 | 75% | 759 | 51% |
| Women | 2,740 | 2,269 | 83% | 1,232 | 54% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 451 | 630 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
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 ACT | 99% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,190 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,282 |
| Room and board | $ 6,280 |
| Room charge | $ 2,995 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,285 |
| Books and supplies | $ 966 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,051 |
Financial Aid:
Northern Iowa participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 189000)
Northern Iowa has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 229 | 157 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 67 | 56 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 27 | 40 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 4 | $67,583 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $62,487 | 8 | $68,348 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 109 | $84,738 | 34 | $78,282 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 103 | $67,949 | 88 | $64,167 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 69 | $56,419 | 49 | $53,038 |
| Instructor | academic year | 35 | $47,351 | 74 | $46,532 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 316 | $68,941 | 245 | $58,573 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Gateway Football Conference |
| Basketball | Missouri Valley Conference |
| Baseball | Missouri Valley Conference |
| Track | Missouri Valley Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 174 | 125 | 299 |
| Football | 86 | 0 | 86 |
| Track | 20 | 30 | 50 |
| Baseball | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| Basketball | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| All Other Sports | 23 | 79 | 102 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Investments and Securities
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, General
Education, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Education/Teaching Individuals - Vision Impairments/ Blindness
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
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
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
Statistics, Other
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 ADMINISTRATION
Environmental Health
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Gerontology
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
MUSIC
Conducting
Jazz/Jazz Studies
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Piano and Organ
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
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
Physics, Other
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% |  |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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