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Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
94.00%	1,130

University of Northern Iowa's acceptance rate is 94.00% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 4,913 students applied and 4,618 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into UNI.

UNI's acceptance rate places 20th out of 30 Iowa colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,130 and the ACT score is 22 at UNI. UNI's SAT score ranks 8th out of 17 Iowa colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to UNI, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission.

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of University of Northern Iowa is 94.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 33.00%. 1,881 men and 3,032 women applied to UNI and 1,749 men and 2,880 women students were accepted.

Among them, 560 men and 1,008 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at UNI.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at UNI
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	4,913	1,881	3,032	0	0
Admitted	4,618	1,749	2,880	0	0
Enrolled	1,524	560	1,008	0	0
Acceptance Rate	94.00%	92.98%	94.99%	-	-
Yield	33.00%	32.02%	35.00%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

University of Northern Iowa 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 18 students (1% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 716 students (46%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at UNI.

The median SAT score is 1,130 with 550 SAT EBRW and 580 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 580 and the 25^th percentile is 460. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 630 and 25^th percentile is 400 .

The median ACT composite score is 22 with 75^th percentile score of 26 and 25^th percentile score of 20 at UNI. The median ACT math score is 21 and the ACT English score is 21.

The SAT and ACT scores at University of Northern Iowa are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,094, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with larger programs).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at UNI
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	860	1130	1210
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	460	550	580
SAT Math	400	580	630
ACT Composite	20	22	26
ACT Math	18	21	25
ACT English	18	21	25

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

University of Northern Iowa 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and Completion of College Preparatory Program to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at UNI. The english proficiency test is not considered.

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply University of Northern Iowa.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

UNI Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Not Considered
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $40 for undergraduate schools and $60 for graduate schools of University of Northern Iowa. The next table provides general admission information for applying to UNI.

Admission Information for Applying to UNI
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$40
Graduate Application Fees	$60
Admission Information	https://admissions.uni.edu/
Online Application	https://admissions.uni.edu/application
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	Bachelor, Master, Doctoral (Other)

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