Cost of Attendance
Paying for college is an investment in your future, and it’s one of the most important decisions you can make. As Iowa's most affordable four-year public institution, UNI is consistently recognized as one of the nation's top "best buys" in higher education
The estimated annual cost of attendance for new students includes UNI's tuition and fees, room and board, as well as an estimate for books, supplies and more. Total costs of attending may vary based on students' lifestyles, majors, academic colleges and academic progress.
2024-2025 Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The charts below outline an estimate for the 2024-25 academic year cost of attendance. Tuition is for undergraduate students, based on an academic year (fall and spring semesters), at full-time student status (taking at least 12 credit hours per semester.) Subject to change by action of the Board of Regents, State of Iowa. For more information, to refer the 24-25 detailed listing of tuition and fees per credit hour.
| College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences; College of Social and Behavioral Sciences; College of Education; Wilson College of Business** | ||
|---|---|---|
| Residency | Iowa Resident | Non-Resident |
| Undergraduate Tuition | $8,564 | $20,340 |
| Mandatory Fees | $1,372 | $1,372 |
| Housing and Food* | $9,986 | $9,986 |
| Total Direct Costs | $19,922 | $31,698 |
| Nursing Program & Wilson College of Business** | ||
|---|---|---|
| Residency | Iowa Resident | Non-Resident |
| Undergraduate Tuition | $10,508 | $22,284 |
| Mandatory Fees | $1,372 | $1,372 |
| Housing and Food* | $9,986 | $9,986 |
| Total Direct Costs | $21,866 | $33,642 |
*Cost for double room and all-access meal plan for an academic year (fall and spring semesters). For more details about housing and dining costs, visit our Housing & Dining website.
**Supplemental Tuition is charged to students admitted and declared as Nursing majors as well as Juniors and Seniors in the Wilson College of Business. This includes the following majors:
- Nursing
- Accounting
- Business Analytics
- Business Teaching
- Economics
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Management
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
- Real Estate
- Supply Chain Management
- Master of Accounting
- Master of Business Administration
When budgeting for college, you’ll want to consider the indirect expenses as well. Here are estimated amounts you’ll spend on personal items such as books, transportation, clothing, entertainment and more. Personal expenses vary from student to student. Your books will not be billed directly through the University unless you purchase them at the UNI Bookstore and charge them to your U-bill.
| Category | Potential Expense |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,804 |
| Transportation to and from home | $770 |
| Average Loan Fee | $76 |
| Total Other Expenses | $3,450 |