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University of Northern Iowa
Living a big future doesn’t just happen, it takes preparation, determination
and drive. At the University of Northern Iowa, you will find the best of
everything — faculty who put students first, an ever-expanding list of
internships, field experiences and research opportunities that will make you
stand out, and endless opportunities for fun. UNI students are challenged
by courses, enlightened in research findings and being mentored by
professors who care. A school in America’s Heartland, UNI is the RIGHT FIT
for you too!
More
THAN
160 AREAS
OF STUDY
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
99%
12,000
STUDENTS
NEARLY
300+
From accounting to pre-medicine, UNI has majors,
areas of emphasis and pre-professional programs
to fit any interest.
OF OUR CLASSES ARE TAUGHT BY
FACULTY, NOT GRADUATE STUDENTS
16:1
OVERALL STUDENT/
FACULTY RATIO
TOP FIVE COUNTRIES REPRESENTED:
SAUDI ARABIA, CHINA, BRAZIL, INDIA, JAPAN
17 DIVISION
1 ATHLETIC
TEAMS
23
AVERAGE
UNDERGRADUATE
CLASS SIZE
95%
OF CLASSES HAVE
FEWER THAN 50
STUDENTS
THE UNI EXPERIENCE
THE UNI
EXPERIENCE
“I love life on campus and the
amazing people you get to meet.
From small towns in Iowa to so many
countries around the world! The
teachers really seem to have a love for
education and I feel like I’m headed in
the right direction.”
Ali, sophomore
Business administration and
finance investments major
Islamabad, Pakistan
Accreditation and Recognition
· UNI is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
· Many of UNI’s academic programs have earned recognition by their field’s accrediting body.
Classroom Environment
· With an average class size of 23 students, faculty members take time to help you and give personal attention.
· More than 99% of classes are taught by faculty, not graduate assistants.
· More than 84% of UNI professors have the highest degree in their field, ensuring you’ll learn from leaders and experts.
· You have the flexibility to personalize your program of study by combining majors, minors and certificates.
Learning Outside of Class
From the minute you arrive on campus, you’ll have opportunities to gain life and career-related experiences that
will prepare you for success in graduate school or your career. These experiences include:
· Academic clubs and honor societies
· Social and service organizations
· Internships
· Research opportunities
· Clinical and field experiences
· Studying abroad
Academic Support Services
UNI offers free support services to inspire, challenge and empower you to achieve academic success:
· A Writing Center
· Tutoring
· Learning Strategy Classes
· A Math Center
ACADEMIC REPUTATION
ACADEMIC
REPUTATION
“UNI professors are extremely helpful
and willing to go to any extent
to help you out. People are super
friendly and always open to learning
more about different cultures.”
Danusha, senior
Actuarial science major
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
97%
82%
OF OUR 2013-14 GRADUATES
ARE EMPLOYED OR
CONTINUING THEIR EDUCATION
ARE EMPLOYED
15%
N INTERNSH
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41 %
ARE CONTINUING
THEIR EDUCATION
59% C
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SUCCESS
AFTER GRADUATION
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Success After You Graduate
Why are UNI graduates successful when they graduate? Because they have the tools needed to succeed in the ever-changing
world. With more than 75 percent of UNI students participating in experiential education — internships, research, study
abroad and more — our graduates have the hands-on experiences needed to be valuable employees from day one. It’s also
why more than 750 employers routinely recruit our alumni.
Our graduates work at outstanding companies throughout the world, including:
· Allstate Insurance
· Deere & Company
· Ernst & Young
· Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Cooperation
· Pioneer Hi-Bred
· Principal Financial Group
· Rockwell Collins
· Saudi Aramco
· Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare
UNI alumni have a strong impact on the world in nearly every field and profession. Some of our distinctive alumni include:
Nancy Aossey,
’82/’84, is
president and CEO
of International
Medical Corps
(IMC), a $100 million
disaster relief
organization.
Charles Grassley,
’55/’56, has been a
U.S. senator from
Iowa since 1981.
Emiliano Lerda,
’04, is the executive
director of Justice
for Our Neighbors.
Nancy Powell,
’70, served as the
U.S. Ambassador
to India and was
conferred the title
Career Ambassador,
the highest rank in
foreign service.
Irene Tan, ’02,
is the Pro Vice
Chancellor of INTI
Nilai University in
Malaysia.
Robert James
Waller, ’62/’64, is
the author of the
bestselling book
“The Bridges of
Madison County,”
which was made
into an awardwinning movie.
ACADEMIC REPUTATION
ACADEMIC
REPUTATION
Facilities
Where you learn is just as important as where you attend college. At UNI, we have the right learning
spaces to prepare you for today’s marketplace, including these facilities:
· Speech and hearing clinic
· 145-acre biology preserve
· Music recording studio
· 13 computer labs
· Weather simulation lab
· Virtual paint lab
· Synthetic cadavers
· Business incubator
· Audio and video production
· Two public radio stations
· Multiple performance spaces
· Award-winning health,
· Two greenhouses
· Two observatories
· 3-D printer
labs
physical education and
leisure services facilities
NAMED ONE OF THE
50 SAFEST COLLEGE
CAMPUSES IN THE
U.S., ACCORDING TO
A STUDY DONE BY
NEWSWEEK’S THE
DAILY BEAST.
Life on Campus
· UNI has more than 300 student clubs and organizations for you to get involved in.
· A variety of campus social activities, including festivals, shows, concerts and ethnic-themed
events, are available throughout the year.
· GO PANTHERS! Join your fellow students and cheer UNI’s 17 men’s and women’s athletic
teams that compete at the Division I level in the National Collegiate Athletic Association
(NCAA).
International Student Support
Each year, international students just like you come from all over the world to UNI to study, teach
and conduct research. No matter your interests or needs, UNI will provide you with the support and
programs to help you succeed.
· Our International Students and Scholars Office helps you transition to college life through an
orientation and registration program, personal advising, and a variety of education, social and
cultural activities.
· UNI’s International Friendship Program can pair you with a family in the community to help you
learn more about the American way of life and improve your English skills.
· The International Student Association (ISA), a club that holds numerous social events
throughout the year, will help you meet and learn from other students, share cultural
experiences, and have fun!
CAMPUS LIFE
CAMPUS LIFE
DINING
AND RETAIL
LOCATIONS
FLAVORS LIVING
ON-CAMPUS
OF ICE CREAM
• Chicken Enchilada Soup
OPTIONS
“The size of the UNI
campus is perfect,
it feels like a small
community. UNI faculty
and staff are very
welcoming, and if you
ever need help with
anything, all you have to
do is ask. There is help
at every corner.”
• Popcorn Chicken
• Strawberry Spinach Salad • Stir Fry
The more than 244,000 square foot Wellness and Recreation
Center (WRC), offers a rock wall, leisure pool area with a hot tub
and waterslide, and several weight rooms, and fitness studios.
PLUS several other fitness area locations across campus.
International
Student Promoters
Connect with one of our
International Student
Promoters to learn more
about UNI from a student
perspective by emailing
uni.isp@uni.edu.
Ulrikke, junior
Psychology major
Mo i Rana, Norway
TOP
20
Cedar Falls-Waterloo
is ranked as a Top 20
College Town in the U.S.
by the American Institute
of Economic Research.
The Community
· Cedar Falls is a welcoming community in the heartland of the
United States.
· Situated on the banks of the Cedar River in northeast Iowa, the
Cedar Falls-Waterloo metropolitan area has a population of more
than 160,000 and provides the benefits of urban life in a safe,
small-city setting.
· The Waterloo Regional Airport provides daily round-trip service to
Chicago for connecting flights to more than 700 cities worldwide.
· Large Midwestern cities, such as Chicago, Kansas City,
Minneapolis, St. Louis and Des Moines, are within a few hours
drive of Cedar Falls.
· Restaurants with different ethnic cuisines and an international
market are close to campus.
CAMPUS HOUSING
· On-campus housing options
include traditional residence
halls, apartment complexes
and special housing for
graduate students, nontraditional students, and
students with dependents.
· Living Learning Communities
are available to live among
students with shared
academic majors, interests or
classifications.
CAMPUS LIFE
CAMPUS LIFE
College of Business Administration (UNIBusiness) | business.uni.edu
UNIBusiness is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
(AACSB International), the gold standard of business school accreditation and a distinction
earned by fewer than 5% of schools worldwide.
Named one of The Princeton Review’s Best Business Schools for eight consecutive years.
Accounting students who completed their bachelor’s and master’s degrees at UNI achieved
a 100% first-attempt pass rate on the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam – a rate
higher than the national level.
College of Education (COE) | uni.edu/coe
COE students have numerous opportunities for student teaching and field experiences in a
wide variety of settings, including rural, urban and international schools.
The annual UNI Overseas Recruiting Fair is the oldest and largest international recruiting
fair in the U.S. and attracts domestic and international employers. In 2013, nearly 990
teaching and administrative vacancies were available.
The college’s student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1.
College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences (CHAS) | uni.edu/chas
CHAS is known for high placement rates in graduate schools, medical and professional
schools, and the private sector.
Undergraduate science research is readily available and often leads to opportunities to be
named co-author of a paper or co-inventor on a patent.
The college is home to the North American Review, the oldest literary magazine in the U.S.
Students participate in more than 100 cooperative education experiences and internships
per year in the industrial, health, environmental science, entertainment, arts and
government sectors.
Internship
opportunities
for students
exceed the
number of
students who
apply.
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (CSBS) | csbs.uni.edu
CSBS students present original research, exchange ideas and learn more about their
areas of study during the annual Student Research Conference, which brings Midwestern
graduate and undergraduate students to campus.
Political science and political communication majors benefit from Iowa’s first-in-the-nation
status to select presidential candidates to send to the party’s national convention.
Each session provides 20 classroom hours per week of English
language study and cultural orientation. You can also receive
assistance with laboratory work, out-of-classroom activities
and special events. Courses include:
· Listening and speaking
· Reading comprehension and vocabulary expansion
· Writing/grammar
How to Apply for CIEP
Students who wish to apply for admission to CIEP should:
· Complete the application at www.uni.edu/ciep/apply
· Return application form, supporting documents and
non-refundable application fee of $275 to:
The Culture and Intensive English Program
Tuition Scholarship provides tuition assistance
on a competitive basis to students demonstrating
academic merit and financial need. The
scholarship typically provides up to 100% tuition
costs for up to four consecutive CIEP sessions. Visit
www.uni.edu/ciep/scholarships to learn more.
CIEP Calendar
2015 Sessions
August 25 - October 16
October 21 - December 18
2016 Sessions
January 12 - March 4
March 9 - May 6
June 7 - July 29
Culture and Intensive English Program
Bartlett Hall 3025
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, Iowa 50614-0511, USA
Phone: (319) 273-2182
Email: ciepadmissions@uni.edu
CIEP Costs (per 8-week session)
Tuition$2,600
Campus Housing
$2,125*
Health Insurance
$280/month*
Books & Supplies
$250*
University Fees
$245
CIEP Application Fee
(includes SEVIS fee)
$275
*Approximate amount
AREAS OF STUDY
Our Culture and Intensive English Program (CIEP) will
prepare you for academic studies at UNI. With experienced
instructors teaching small classes, you will receive the
assistance you need to achieve your big dreams.
AREAS OF STUDY
UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS
Bachelor of Arts
College of Business Administration
Accounting
Business Teaching *#
Economics: General
Economics: Quantitative Techniques
Economics: Business Economics
Economics: Applied Economic Analysis
Finance: Financial Management
Finance: Investments
Finance: Financial Institutions
Finance: Personal Wealth Management
Management: Human Resource
Management
Management: Business Administration
Management: Supply Chain & Operations
Management: Organizational Leadership
Management Information Systems
Marketing: Management
Marketing: Advertising & Digital Media
Marketing: Global Marketing
Marketing: Sales Management
Real Estate
Movement & Exercise Science:
Exercise Science
Sport Psychology
Physical Education
College of Humanities, Arts
and Sciences (Humanities and
Fine Arts related majors)
Art Education *#
Art - History Emphasis
Art - Studio Emphasis
Communication: Liberal Arts
Communication: Electronic Media
Production/Performance
Leadership
Communication: Public Relations
Communication: Theatre - Teaching#
Communicative Disorders
English*#
Graphic Design
Humanities
Interactive Digital Studies
Music:
General Studies in Music
Jazz Studies
Music Technology
Performing Arts Management
College of Education
String Pedagogy
Athletic Training
Philosophy
Early Childhood Education
Religion, The Study of
Elementary Education
Spanish*#
Health Promotion:
Teaching English to Speakers of
Health and Fitness Promotion
Other Languages
Global Health & Health Disparities
Science Intensive-Environmental Health TESOL/French *#
TESOL/German *#
Women’s Health
TESOL/Russian *#
Leisure, Youth & Human Services
TESOL/Spanish *#
Middle Level Education Dual*#
Theatre Arts
Theatre: Drama & Theatre for Youth
Theatre: Design & Production
Theatre: Performance
College of Humanities, Arts and
Sciences (Science related majors)
All Science Teaching *#
Biochemistry
Biology
Biology: Biomedical
Biology: Ecology & Evolution
Biology: Ecology & Organismal Biology
Biology Teaching
Chemistry - Marketing
Chemistry *#
Computer Science
Earth Science *#
Environmental Science
Graphic Technologies
Mathematics: Teaching
Mathematics: Non-Teaching
Mathematics: Statistics/Actuarial Science
Middle/Jr. High School Science *#
Physics *#
Technology Education-Teaching *#
Technology Management
College of Social and
Behavioral Sciences
Anthropology
Criminology
Family Services
Geography *
Geography: Globalization and Regional
Geography
Geography: Environmental Systems
and Sustainability
Geography: Planning and Development
Gerontology: Long Term Care
Gerontology: Social Sciences
History*#
Interior Design
Political Communication
Political Science
Psychology *#
Public Administration:
Economics & Finance
Community & Regional Development
Human Resources
Social Science
Social Work
Sociology
Textile and Apparel
Bachelor of Science
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Construction Management
Electrical Engineering Technology (EET)
Geography: Geographic Information
Science:
Environmental Science & Policy
Human Geographic Processes
Economic Geography & Business
Planning and Policy
Manufacturing Tech:
Manufacturing Design
Advanced Manufacturing
Metal Casting
Networking & System Administration
Physics
* Teaching option also available
# Students from other countries who choose a teaching major should know that such a major leads to teaching licensure in the state of Iowa only. Such a licensure may not be recognized in student’s home country.
Bachelor of Liberal Studies
Bachelor of Music
Composition - Theory
Music Education: Choral/General *#
Music Education: Instrumental/General #
Music Education: Jazz/General *#
Performance: Instrumental
Performance: Vocal
Pre-Professionals
Allied Health
Biomedical
Chiropractic
Conservation/Natural Resources
Dentistry
Engineering
Hospital and Health Admin
Law
Medicine
Medical Technology
Mortuary Science
Nuclear Medicine Tech
Nursing
Nursing
Nursing Home Administration
Occupational Therapy
Optometry
Pharmacy
Physical Therapy
Physicians Assistant
Podiatry
Radiological Technology
Sonography
Theology
Veterinary Medicine
Miscellaneous
Global Studies
Individual Studies
General Studies
General Studies - Nurses
Deciding
GRADUATE MAJORS
Master of Arts
^Art Education
Communication Studies
Communication Education
Mass Communication
Organizational Communication
Performance Studies
Public Relations
Counseling
School Counseling
Mental Health Counseling
English
Creative Writing
Geography
Health Education
Health Promotion/Fitness Management
Comm. Health Education
School Health Education
History
History: Public History
^Curriculum and Instruction
Instructional Technology
Check for undergraduate major/minor requirements at
uni.edu/planofstudy
Leisure, Youth and Human Services
Mathematics: Mathematics Emphasis
^Math for Middle Grades (4-8)
^Mathematics: Secondary
Music
^Philanthropy and Nonprofit Development
Physical Education:
Kinesiology
^Teaching/Coaching
Post-Secondary Education: Student Affairs
Psychology:
Clinical Psychology
Social Psychology
Individualized Study
^School Library Studies
Science Education
Earth Science Education
Physics Education
Social Science
Spanish
Spanish: Teaching Emphasis
Speech Language Pathology
Teaching English in Secondary Schools
Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Languages
TESOL/Spanish
Women’s and Gender Studies
Career/Voc Programming & Transition
Consultant
Master of Arts in Education
^Early Childhood Education
Educational Psychology
Contexts & Techniques/Assessment
Professional Development for Teachers
^Elementary Education
^Literacy Education
^Principalship
Special Education:
Field Spec
Specialist in Education
School Psychology
Master of Accounting
Master of Business Administration
Master of Music
Composition
Conducting
Music Education
Music History
Jazz Pedagogy
Performance:
Voice
Wind, Percussion, Keyboard or Strings
Multiple Woodwinds
Piano Performance and Pedagogy
^Master of Public Policy
Master of Science
Athletic Training
Biology
Technology
Master of Social Work
Professional Science Masters
Industrial Mathematics
(Actuarial Science)
Doctor of Education
Education (Curr. & Instr.)
Educational Leadership
Allied Health, Recreation & Community
Service
Doctor of Industrial Technology
^Online Programs
AREAS OF STUDY
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Art: Studio
GRADUATE MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
TOEFL
(Internet-based)
IELTS
Athletic Training (M.S.)
83
6.5
Biology (M.S.)
79
6.5
Communication Studies (M.A.)
100
7
Counseling (M.A.)
79
6.5
English (M.A.)
100
7
Master of Arts/Master of Sciences
Additional Requirements
Dept. Application, 3 LOR, Statement, Resume
Dept. Application, Statement, 3 LOR
Dept. Application, Statement, Writing Sample, 3 LOR
Statement, Writing Sample, 3 LOR, Resume, Intent to Apply
Statement, Writing Sample, 2 LOR
Geography (M.A.)
79
6.5
Statement, 2 LOR
Healthy Education (M.A.)
79
6.5
Dept. Application, Statement, Letter of Application, 2 LOR
History (M.A.)
79
6.5
Statement, Letter of Application, Writing Sample, 2 LOR
Industrial Mathematics (PSM)
79
6.5
Curriculum Vita
Leisure, Youth, and Human Services (M.A.)
79
6.5
Dept. Application, Statement, 2 LOR
Mathematics (M.A.)
79
6.5
Dept. Application, Statement, Letter of Application
Physical Education: Kinesiology (M.A.)
79
6.5
Dept. Application, Statement, 2 LOR
Post-Secondary Ed: Student Affairs (M.A.)
100
7
Psychology (M.A.)
79
6.5
Dept. Application, Statement, 3 LOR, GRE
Letter of Application, Statement, 3 LOR, Resume
Science Education (M.A.)
79
6.5
Dept. Application, Statement, 1 LOR
Spanish (M.A.)
79
6.5
Statement, 2 LOR
Speech Language Pathology (M.A)
79
6.5
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages – TESOL (M.A.)
100
7
Dept. Application, Statement, Experience Form, 3 LOR, GRE
2 LOR
TESOL/Spanish (M.A.)
79
6.5
Statement, 2 LOR
Technology (M.S.)
79
6.5
Dept. Application, Statement, 3 LOR
Women’s and Gender Studies (M.A.)
79
6.5
Dept. Application, Statement, Writing Examination, 2 LOR
Educational Psychology
79
6.5
Statement, Writing Sample, 3 LOR, resume/CV, GRE
Special Education
79
6.5
Letter of Application, 3 LOR, Iowa teaching licensure
Master of Arts in Education (M.A.E.)
Master of Accounting (MAcc)
100
7
Dept. Application, GMAT Minimum Score 500
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
79
6.5
Dept. Application, 3 LOR, 500 Minimum GMAT
Master of Music (M.M./M.A.)
79
6.5
Dept. Application, Statement, 2 LOR, Audition, portfolio, interview, and/or
writing sample depending on area
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)
79
6.5
Dept. Application, Statement, Experience Form, 3 LOR
Allied Health, Recreation and Community Services
79
6.5
Dept. Application, Statement, 3 LOR, GRE
Curriculum and Instruction Intensive Study Area
79
6.5
Dept. Application, Statement, Letter of Application, Experience Form, 3 LOR, GRE
Educational Leadership
79
6.5
Dept. Application, Statement, Letter of Application, Experience Form, Writing Sample,
3 LOR, GRE
Doctor of Industrial Technology (D.I.T.)
79
6.5
Dept. Application, Statement, Letter of Application, Statement, Writing Sample, 3 LOR,
3 years professional experience, GRE
Doctor of Education (Ed.D)
ONLINE PROGRAMS (International students cannot secure a
U.S. visa for a program offered primarily or entirely online, but
can enroll if plan to take while residing in their home country)
Art Education (M.A.), Early Childhood Education (M.A.E.), Elementary Education (M.A.E.),
Instructional Technology (M.A.), Literacy Education (M.A.E.), Mathematics for the Middle Grades
(M.A.), Mathematics-Secondary/Community College Teaching Emphases (M.A.), Philanthropy
& Nonprofit Development (M.A.), Physical Education: Teaching/Coaching (M.A.), Principalship
(M.A.E.), Public Policy (M.P.P.) School Library Studies (M.A.)
For more detailed information, please reference www.uni.edu/intladm/graduate/majors.
Application Process
Take the first step and join the University of Northern Iowa family. To apply to UNI, you will need to do the following:
1.Go to uni.edu/intladm and fill out the application for admission.
2.Pay $50 (undergraduate) or $75 (graduate) application fee.
3.Submit educational transcripts.
· Unofficial documents can be submitted at the time of application. However, all official school transcripts—
bearing the seal and signature of a school registrar—must be mailed directly from the institution to UNI
before enrollment.
· All transcripts in a language other than English must be accompanied by an English translation.
4.All applicants who are not native speakers of English must submit proof of English proficiency.
TOEFL—(Internet based) 79
IELTS—6.0 for undergraduate and 6.5 graduate students
SAT—460 (critical reading) - for undergraduates only
· Conditional admission may be considered for undergraduate students. You will be tested upon arrival to
campus and will be required to enroll in intensive English courses as necessary.
5.Some graduate programs require higher TOEFL or IELTS scores than those mentioned above, other test scores,
and supporting documents depending on the major for which they are applying. Check your specific program
online at uni.edu/intladm/graduate/majors.
Application Guidelines
Fall Semester (late August) Spring (early January) Summer (early June) UNDERGRADUATE Rolling Rolling Rolling GRADUATE
April 1
October 1
February 1
*Some graduate departments have different application deadlines.
*Graduate students applying for graduate assistantships for the 2016–17 academic year should submit their
applications by February 1, 2016.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS
COST COMPARISON
$26,346
UNI DIRECT COSTS
$32,762
AVERAGE U.S.
PUBLIC UNIVERSITY
$42,419
AVERAGE U.S.
PRIVATE COLLEGE
JAN
RANKED NO. 7 IN THE U.S. ON KIPLINGER’S LIST OF TOP 25
UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES UNDER $30,000 PER YEAR.
PRIORITY
SCHOLARSHIP
DEADLINE
3,600+
STUDENTS WORK ON CAMPUS
THE COST OF
LIVING IN IOWA IS
WELL BELOW THE
NATIONAL AVERAGE
(bestplaces.net)
A UNI education is an investment in yourself that will pay off for the rest of your life. Whether you’re
an undergraduate or graduate student, we will work with you to make your college education a reality.
Undergraduate Student Aid
International Student Scholar Award
· Scholarships range from $1,000 to $6,000 per year.
· Students are evaluated on academic performance, proof of English proficiency, and a record of
participation in leadership and service opportunities.
· Students must submit a one- to two-page scholarship essay to be considered for this award.
Presidential Scholarship
· Students receive an award of $8,000 per year and participate in the Presidential Scholar Program.
· High-achieving students with a history of academic excellence and potential leadership can apply
for this scholarship.
· Students must have a minimum of 1280 on the SAT or 29 on the ACT to apply.
UNI is consistently ranked among the country’s best buys in
higher education. Our tuition and room and board rates are
among the lowest nationally.
Academic Department Scholarships
· Some departments provide scholarships in various amounts for new and/or current students.
To apply for the Presidential and other academic department scholarships, complete the UNI
Scholarship Application by January 15 at uni.edu/finaid/scholarship.
2015–16 Student Expenses
Tuition* & Fees
UndergraduateGraduate
$18,005
$19,389
Books & Supplies
$800
$800
Health Insurance
$1,260
$1,260
Campus Housing and Meals
$8,320
$8,320
Personal & Recreational Expenses
$1,350
$1,350
$29,735
$31,119
Total for Two Semesters
*UNIBusiness has a different tuition for students who are declared in the
College of Business Administration and are classified as a junior, senior or
graduate student.
Graduate Student Aid
· Graduate Assistantships and Tuition Scholarships
· Awards are offered by some departments on a competitive basis.
· Full awards cover the cost of tuition and provide a monthly stipend.
· The deadline to submit applications for fall 2016 is February 1, 2016.
· Visit www.grad.uni.edu/assistantships to learn more.
On-Campus Employment
· More than 3,600 campus jobs are available to students with student (F) visas or
exchange visitor (J) visas.
· International students have a 20-hour-per-week employment limit.
· Pay typically ranges from $7.50 to $9.50 per hour.
COST AND FINANCIAL AID
COST AND
FINANCIAL AID
RANKINGS
· Ranked No. 2 in U.S. News and World Report’s “America’s
Best Colleges,” Best Regional Universities (Midwest)
category for public universities.
· Ranked No. 13 in affordability, accessibility and
academic quality on the A-List by collegeatlas.org.
· Named as one of the 100 Best-Value Public Colleges by
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine.
· UNI’s College of Business Administration was named a
Best Business School by The Princeton Review.
· Ranked 56th in the nation out of 553 schools, and a top 10
Midwest public master’s university, by The Washington
Monthly College Guide.
Contact UNI Admissions
International Admissions
002 Gilchrist Hall
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0018, USA
uni.edu/intladm
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