Paying for college: UNI is here to help

College Tour student Kira Manuel on campus
award icon

Best in the
Midwest

The University of Northern Iowa is ranked second in the “Top Public Schools Regional University (Midwest)” category, according to U.S. News & World Report.

University building icon

Affordable
Education

Knowledge is about making a better future. Your education should not revolve around piles of debt. At UNI, we’re committed to making college attainable for everyone.

Graduation cap icon

AACSB
Accredited

Earn your business degree from an AACSB accredited university, an achievement earned by less than five percent of the world’s business schools.

Students at Welcome Week activities
Life on Campus

Find Your People

Here at UNI, we celebrate the individuals. Each one of our Panthers has their own unique set of hobbies, passions and skills. The good news is that with over 200 student clubs and organizations, you'll have no problem finding a club that sparks your interest — and you'll build lifelong friendships along the way.

Get to Know UNI

Panther Pride

The University of Northern Iowa is home to 17 NCAA Division 1 sports teams that are dedicated to the highest level of competition and academic performance. Whether you’re a student-athlete or sports fanatic, you’ll feel the panther pride throughout the Valley.

UNI volleyball team

Passion for Performance

From our award-winning School of Music to some of the state’s most robust and vibrant theatrical performances, UNI has a culture of displaying passions on stage and canvas, all here in Cedar Falls.

Radium Girls dress rehearsal

We Are One

You are welcome at the University of Northern Iowa. Your background, beliefs, hopes, dreams, fears and struggles make us stronger. Diversity delivers variety, allows us to challenge assumptions and grow as a community. And the community is here to support you, challenge you and accept you while giving you the boost to do more. 

Students at Campus Activities Board BBQ

Panther Pride

The University of Northern Iowa is home to 17 NCAA Division 1 sports teams that are dedicated to the highest level of competition and academic performance. Whether you’re a student-athlete or sports fanatic, you’ll feel the panther pride throughout the Valley.

UNI volleyball team

Passion for Performance

From our award-winning School of Music to some of the state’s most robust and vibrant theatrical performances, UNI has a culture of displaying passions on stage and canvas, all here in Cedar Falls.

Radium Girls dress rehearsal

We Are One

You are welcome at the University of Northern Iowa. Your background, beliefs, hopes, dreams, fears and struggles make us stronger. Diversity delivers variety, allows us to challenge assumptions and grow as a community. And the community is here to support you, challenge you and accept you while giving you the boost to do more. 

Students at Campus Activities Board BBQ