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University of Northern Iowa

Scholarship

北爱荷华大学

QS —Times —US News #209
Iowa, USA$25,000/year40% Acceptance Rate

University of Northern Iowa is located in the United States. Rankings: US News #209. Undergraduate tuition about $25,000/year; acceptance rate about 93%. Care4YA score 47.7.

Care4YA Index

Model-estimated

47.7/100

Score estimated by model — for reference only.

Dimension Scores

Outcomes

54.4

Resources

34.5

Selectivity

23.9

Affordability

69.4

Methodology vcare4ya-a1

University of Northern Iowa offers a focused academic experience in a suburban setting with particular strength in STEM and educational preparation. Among its top programs, Computer Science, Cybersecurity and System Administration, and Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Technology stand out, providing graduates with strong preparation for careers in technology and industry. The university also excels in the natural sciences, offering specialized tracks in Biology (including Biomedical and Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal), Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics. Notably, it features robust teaching pathways in these STEM disciplines, as well as Technology and Engineering Education. Complementing these strengths, the university offers a diverse range of undergraduate programs, including Accounting, Communication, Communication Disorders, and Art (Art History and Studio), ensuring a well-rounded educational foundation.

U.S. News Rankings

Graduate Program Rankings

Business (MBA)

  • Accounting#162*2026
  • Part-time MBA#202*2026

Education

  • Best Education Schools#194*2026

Health

  • Speech-Language Pathology#54*2026

Public Affairs

  • Best Public Affairs Programs#202*2026

Science

  • Statistics#133*2026

* Tied rank.

How to Read These Rankings

Graduate program rankings: Ranks schools field by field (business, engineering, law, medicine, education, and their specialties), mainly on reputation surveys of deans and professionals in each discipline, plus employment outcomes and research indicators for some fields; not every field is updated every year. It shows how a specific program is regarded within its profession — most useful once you have a clear field in mind for graduate study.

Rank data is compiled from publicly released U.S. News ranking snapshots, for school-selection reference only; all rights remain with U.S. News & World Report.

Campus location

Marker shows approximate campus location

Deadline

January 5

Intake

September

Living Cost

$16,000

At a Glance

Enrollment

10,563

Undergraduate

8,463

Graduate

2,100

Student–faculty ratio (university)

18:1

6-Year Graduation Rate

68.5%

Retention Rate

81.7%

Avg Net Price / Year

$15,901

Median Earnings

$55,177

International Students

1.2%

Source: college_scorecard · 2026 data — for reference only

UnclassifiedGraduate programs

Admission data reference

Reviewed dataset — always confirm on the official website.
TOEFL guideline
80
IELTS guideline
6
SAT mid-50%
1020–1280
Acceptance rate (data)
92.7%
Data source
CollegeScorecard_latest (Data year 2025)

Programs Offered

Grouped by college · 100 programs

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  • AccountingDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Art Education - TeachingOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Art: Art HistoryOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Art: StudioOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • BiochemistryOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • BiologySTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Biology - TeachingOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Biology: BiomedicalOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Biology: Ecology, Evolution and OrganisOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Business - TeachingOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Business Administration M.Official site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • ChemistrySTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Chemistry - TeachingOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • CommunicationDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Communication DisordersOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Communication-Theatre - TeachingOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Comprehensive Secondary Science - TeachingOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Computer ScienceSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • ConstructionOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Criminal JusticeOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Criminology and Criminal JusticeDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Cybersecurity and System AdministrationOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Early Childhood Education - TeachingOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Earth ScienceOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Earth Science - TeachingOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • EconomicsDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Electrical Engineering TechnologyOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Elementary Education - TeachingOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • EnglishDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • English - TeachingOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Environmental ScienceOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Family ServicesOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • FinanceDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • General StudiesOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • GeographyOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Graphic DesignOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Graphic TechnologyOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • HistoryDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • History - TeachingOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Individual StudiesOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • IndustrialOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Interactive Digital StudiesOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Interior DesignOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Liberal StudiesOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • ManagementDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Marketing ManagementDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • MathematicsSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Mechanical Engineering TechnologyOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Middle Level Education DualOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Middle Level Science DualOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • PhilosophyOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Physical Education - TeachingOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Physics - TeachingOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Political CommunicationOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Political ScienceSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • PsychologyDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Public AdministrationOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Public HealthOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Real EstateOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Recreation, Tourism, and Nonprofit LeadershipOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Religious StudiesOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Social WorkOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • SociologyDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Spanish - TeachingOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Special and Inclusive Education - TeachingOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Supply ChainOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)Official site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) - TeachingOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Technology and Engineering Education - TeachingOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 79 · IELTS 6

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26

Unsorted

  • Art EducationOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Communication and MediaOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Early Childhood EducationOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Educational Psychology: Context and Techniques of AssessmentOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Elementary EducationOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • GeographyOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Instructional Design and Learning TechnologiesOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Interdisciplinary StudiesOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Kinesiology and Sport PerforOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Leadership in Physical EducationOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Literacy EducationOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • OrganizationalOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Philanthropy and Nonprofit DevelopmentOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • PrincipalshipOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Recreation AdministrationOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • School Library StudiesOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Science EducationOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Secondary EducationOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Social ScienceOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Social WorkOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Speech-Language PathologyOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Teacher Leadership for International EducatorsOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26
  • Women's and Gender StudiesOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1020–1280
    ACT Mid-50%19–26

Requirements

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL 80
  • Personal Statement
  • Recommendation Letters

Tuition (USD)

$25,000/year

Tuition (CNY)

¥177,500/year

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