University of Northern Iowa Acceptance Rates & Admissions Statistics

What Does the Admissions Department at University of Northern Iowa look for in an applicant?

Review the admissions stats from recent freshman classes to have a better understanding of your chances of being admitted to University of Northern Iowa.

On this page you’ll find:

• What Admissions Stats Mean for You

• Selectivity of University of Northern Iowa

• Acceptance & Enrollment Stats at University of Northern Iowa

• Male to Female Ratio of Applicants

• Average SAT & ACT Scores

• Helpful Resources

How are University of Northern Iowa Admissions and Enrollment Stats Applicable to You?

UNI Admission Statistics can help you to understand the likelihood of being accepted. Compare your SAT and ACT scores to previously accepted students. If your scores are lower than average, that may mean you should try to retake the exam or look at schools that better fit your scores. A college’s acceptance rates and selectivity are a good way to judge how difficult it is to be admitted.

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Selectivity (Fall 2021): Are You the Right Type of Student For This College?

Acceptance and Enrollment Stats (Fall 2021)

Gender Balance in Admissions: Analyzing Male and Female Applicant Trends

Average Test Scores

About 3% of students accepted to UNI submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 490 and 580. Math scores were between 490 and 610.

UNI received ACT scores from 66% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 20 and 26.

Additional Question to Ask

• A college’s selectivity gives us an idea of how rigorous the studies are, and how competitive the students are. However, not all students thrive in a competitive atmosphere, even if their grades are good. Does this college have the best learning environment for you?

Notes and References

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• Image Credit: By Feddacheenee under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.