UNI 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,053

Cost of attendance at University of Northern Iowa in 2022 for students from Iowa.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$9,543
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$19,753

Cost of attendance at University of Northern Iowa in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$25,701
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at University of Northern Iowa was $15,231. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at UNI

UNI net price calculator

$15,231

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Iowa and nationwide.

Iowa's average	$16,084
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of UNI for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$15,231	$935 (6%)	$10,720	$11,562	$14,236	$15,979	$15,060
2021	$16,166	$406 (3%)	$10,513	$13,175	$15,287	$18,318	$19,089
2020	$15,760	$693 (4%)	$10,757	$12,495	$15,729	$17,467	$17,367
2019	$16,453	$511 (3%)	$12,069	$13,403	$16,041	$17,916	$18,054
2018	$15,942	$1,111 (7%)	$11,011	$12,734	$15,926	$18,491	$18,901
2017	$14,831	$302 (2%)	$12,714	$13,155	$14,339	$17,009	$17,811
2016	$15,133	$1,107 (8%)	$10,703	$12,689	$15,788	$17,945	$18,254
2015	$14,026	$273 (2%)	$10,245	$12,261	$14,714	$16,758	$16,831
2014	$14,299	--	$9,891	$12,218	$15,388	$16,833	$17,075

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of Northern Iowa's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$21,409	$115	$9,053	$11,556	$800
2021	$21,294	No change	$8,938	$11,556	$800
2020	$21,294	$360 (2%)	$8,938	$11,456	$900
2019	$20,934	$396 (2%)	$8,938	$11,096	$900
2018	$21,330	$542 (3%)	$8,699	$11,731	$900
2017	$20,788	$751 (4%)	$8,309	$11,579	$900
2016	$20,037	$122	$7,817	$11,320	$900
2015	$20,159	$1,279 (7%)	$7,749	$11,510	$900
2014	$18,880	$538 (3%)	$7,685	$10,195	$1,000
2013	$19,418	--	$7,635	$10,729	$1,054

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does UNI provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 3,412 dormitories available to its students at $4,699 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at UNI is $522 per month.
Does UNI provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at UNI for one academic year is $4,461, which works out to $496 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: UNI estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $800.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, UNI estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,396

If living off-campus, with family: $2,396

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,396
How much is UNI application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $40 and $60 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: UNI offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of Northern Iowa cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$325	$517
For out-of-state students	$770	$1,108

Housing and Meal

University of Northern Iowa offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University of Northern Iowa for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,461	$4,699	N/A	0	3,412
2021	$4,461	$4,699	N/A	0	3,700
2020	$4,461	$4,699	N/A	0	3,770
2019	$4,408	$4,540	N/A	21	4,401
2018	$4,308	$4,473	N/A	21	5,166
2017	$4,244	$4,385	N/A	21	4,352
2016	$4,144	$4,176	N/A	21	4,766

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of Northern Iowa during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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