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$9,936
per year
In-State Tuition
95%
Acceptance Rate
68%
Graduation Rate
82%
Retention Rate
University of Northern Iowa is a public university in Cedar Falls, IA.
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5 exams
15 credits
$4,968 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$7,949 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$13,910 saved
24 of 24 CLEP exams accepted · Up to $10,598potential savings
Business & Finance
Major: Human Resources Management
Major: Human Resources Management
Aviation & Transportation
Arts & Communications
Technology & Computer Science
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor's program rather than lead to one specific career. They're a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A combined program in the biological and physical sciences, awarded overwhelmingly as an associate degree (93%) for transfer into a bachelor's science program. NCES CIP 30.0101 "Biological and Physical Sciences".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
Liberal arts, general studies and humanities programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 24.0199 "Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other".
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Sports
4
Men's teams
7
Women's teams
Team Sports(5)
Football
Basketball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
Aquatic Sports(1)
Swimming and Diving
Combat Sports(1)
Wrestling
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Application Requirements
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Out-of-State Students
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$10,863
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$55,177
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,691
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Savings at University of Northern Iowa
⚠️ Partial acceptance — verify which exams apply
Each 3-credit CLEP exam (~$97) replaces approximately $331 in tuition.
5 exams
15 credits
Save $4,968
8 exams
24 credits
Save $7,949
14 exams
42 credits
Save $13,910
Verified Aug 2026
5 exams
15 credits
$4,968 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$7,949 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$13,910 saved
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 63 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 8 | 57 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 61 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 8 | 63 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 60 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 3 | 59 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 3 | 74 | Accepted |
CLEP French Language — Level 1 World Languages | 5 | 55 | Accepted |
CLEP German Language — Level 1 World Languages | 5 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP History of the United States I History | 3 | 56 | Accepted |
University of Northern Iowa caps total exam credit at 32 credits toward a degree. The exams above add up to 96, so you cannot claim them all — any savings estimate here uses the 32-credit ceiling.
Type
Public University
Location
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Black Hawk County
Control
Public
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