University of Northern Iowa

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Northern Iowa Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Northern Iowa's admissions stats.

Northern Iowa 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are not considered
Waitlist	No

University of Northern Iowa Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of Northern Iowa.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––

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Considering Applying Early to Northern Iowa?

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Northern Iowa does not offer early decision or early action.

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More on University of Northern Iowa Admissions

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How Hard Is It To Get Admitted to Northern Iowa?

It is moderately difficult to get into Northern Iowa. Northern Iowa evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2021, Northern Iowa accepted 86% of all applicants, approximately 4,094 from the 4,772 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Northern Iowa, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to University of Northern Iowa

For more information on transferring to University of Northern Iowa, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to Northern Iowa

Northern Iowa has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Northern Iowa?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Northern Iowa

Curious about the factors that are considered by Northern Iowa during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Class Rank	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Interview	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered

Make sure to check with Northern Iowa for more information on admission factors.

Northern Iowa Application Requirements

To apply to Northern Iowa, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Northern Iowa's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement
Interview			√
Transcript(S) of College Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Other Requirements	√			4 years of English; 3 years each of math, science and social studies; 2 or more years of electives, which may include foreign language and fine arts
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Northern Iowa?

Students admitted to Northern Iowa have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

Out of all students that were admitted, 64% submitted a class rank. , 48% were in the top 25% and 81% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At University of Northern Iowa, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	16.8%
3.75 and 3.99	33.7%
3.50 and 3.74	18.98%
3.25 and 3.49	14%
3.00 and 3.24	9.7%
2.50 and 2.9	6.5%
2.00 and 2.49	0.4%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Northern Iowa directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Northern Iowa does not consider ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

Northern Iowa does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to University of Northern Iowa

Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Northern Iowa during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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Northern Iowa Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Northern Iowa?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Northern Iowa.

Does Northern Iowa accept transfer credits?

✅ Northern Iowa accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Northern Iowa accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Northern Iowa accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Northern Iowa accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Northern Iowa?

✅ Northern Iowa is not test optional. Test scores will not be considered during the admissions process, even if you submit them.

What is Northern Iowa's acceptance rate?

✅ Northern Iowa has an acceptance rate of 86%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Northern Iowa?

❌ Northern Iowa does not offer early decision.

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