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2023 Best Graduate Schools - Public Universities
2023 Best Graduate Schools - Iowa

University of Northern Iowa

University of Northern Iowa is a public college located in Cedar Falls, Iowa, and has been named one of the 250 Best Graduate Schools for 2023. Tuition for in-state full-time graduate students at University of Northern Iowa is $9,296. Tuition for out-of-state full-time graduate students is $19,928. The college offers Master’s degrees in 56 different degree areas, with 15 Master’s degrees offered online. University of Northern Iowa enrolls 1,250 graduate students, with 64% part-time students, 36% online students, and 16% hybrid students.

Overview

School Type

Website: uni.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Career services:No
  • Weekend/Evening classes:No
  • Credit for life experiences:No
  • On-Campus day care:Yes
  • Online library services:Yes
  • Remedial services:No
  • Master's degrees:Yes
  • Post-master's certificates:No
  • Doctorate Degrees:Yes

Demographics

Graduate students
449 full-time
801 part-time
  • Online and distance education graduate students:448
  • Graduate students doing hybrid learning:199
  • Out-of-state online graduate students:57
  • Online students
    36%
  • Male/Female
    26% / 74%

Cost

In-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$9,296
Out-of-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$19,928
  • Application fee:$60
  • In-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$1,273
  • In-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$517
  • Out-of-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$1,273
  • Out-of-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$1,108
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Outcomes

Master's degrees awarded in most recent year.
440 master's

Military & Veteran

Number of graduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
7 students
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:1%
  • Graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:1
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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