by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for University of Northern Iowa, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. You can jump to any of the following sections in our UNI cost report:
Combined out-of-state tuition and fees at University of Northern Iowa for the 2020-2021 academic year was $19,753 for undergraduates. If you were a Iowa resident, the yearly charges were $9,053.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $18,480 | $1,273 | $19,753 |
| In-State | $7,780 | $1,273 | $9,053 |
University of Northern Iowa tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
Remeber that many students qualify for scholarships and financial aid that will lower the amount they have to pay.
How much does University of Northern Iowa cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. The out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees cost for University of Northern Iowa ran around $19,753 per year. That's about average when compared to the national rate.
In-state undergrads in Iowa pay an average of $16,784 for tuition and fees. UNI only charges $9,053 a year in for in-state undergraduates, making it relatively inexpensive when compared to the national average.
If you want to know how UNI compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Plains States | Iowa | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Expensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: University of Northern Iowa Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state University of Northern Iowa increased with an average annual rate of 0.43% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $9,131 if the growth keeps up.
If the in-state UNI tuition and fees growth rate stays consistent, two years of study could cost $18,301, and four years would cost $36,759.
For out-of-state students, tuition and fees have increased by about 0.47% in the past five years. This year, out-of-state students will be paying approximately $19,938 if the percentage increases stay the same.
This would result in a total cost of $39,969 for two years and $80,313 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at UNI.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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