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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 an educational institution in Cedar Falls, IA. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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24 of 24 CLEP exams accepted
Conditions University of Northern Iowa places on CLEP credit
The University of Northern Iowa states that not all CLEP exams are accepted for credit, and applies a maximum of 32 semester hours of credit by examination toward a degree.
Technology & Computer Science
Business & Finance
Major: Human Resources Management
Major: Human Resources Management
Arts & Communications
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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Team Sports(5)
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Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
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Aquatic Sports(1)
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Combat Sports(1)
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Application Requirements
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In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
UNI automatically considers Iowa freshmen for $1,000-$4,000 a year; twenty Presidential Scholarships pay $4,000 a year by application.
For students entering 2027-2028
Panther Awards
Automatic$1,000–$4,000 per year
Renewable: 2.5 GPA and continuous full-time enrollment, up to four years
Automatically considered when you apply; students admitted by May 1 get priority
For Iowa students applying directly from high school. Based on GPA and/or ACT; UNI does not publish the cutoffs on this page.
Presidential Scholarship (with test score)
Competitive$4,000 per year
Renewable: 3.50+ cumulative GPA and active University Honors Program status
Be admitted and submit the UNI Scholarship Application by Jan. 15
Twenty awards a year through the University Honors Program. Meeting the minimums only qualifies you for review. Includes honors requirements and a two-semester service-learning seminar sequence.
Presidential Scholarship (test-optional review)
Competitive$4,000 per year
Renewable: 3.50+ cumulative GPA and active University Honors Program status
Be admitted and submit the UNI Scholarship Application by Jan. 15
Twenty awards a year through the University Honors Program, for students admitted by test-optional review. Meeting the minimum only qualifies you for review. Includes honors requirements and a two-semester service-learning seminar sequence.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026
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
Verified on Aug 2026
Conditions University of Northern Iowa places on CLEP credit
The University of Northern Iowa states that not all CLEP exams are accepted for credit, and applies a maximum of 32 semester hours of credit by examination toward a degree.
⚠️ 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 |
Type
Public University
Location
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Black Hawk County
Control
Public
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