Cost + Aid
Affordable tuition opens doors to those who intend on improving the world.
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. See costs below.
Undergraduate Direct Cost of Attendance
Iowa Resident
Annual Costs of Attendance
2026-27 Academic Year
Tuition: $9,054*
Fees: $1,451
Housing & Food: $10,646**
Total Direct Costs: $21,151
*Tuition 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). Supplemental tuition is charged to students admitted and declared as nursing majors as well as juniors and seniors in the Wilson College of Business. Tuition is subject to change by action of the Board of Regents, State of Iowa.
**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.
Non-Resident
Annual Costs of Attendance
2026-27 Academic Year
Tuition: $21,579*
Fees: $1,451
Housing & Food: $10,646**
Total Direct Costs: $33,675
*Tuition 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). Supplemental tuition is charged to students admitted and declared as nursing majors as well as juniors and seniors in the Wilson College of Business. Tuition is subject to change by action of the Board of Regents, State of Iowa.
**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.
Neighboring State
Annual Cost of Attendance
2026-27 Academic Year
Tuition: $9054*
Fees: $1,451
Housing & Food: $10,646**
Total Direct Costs: $21,151
New undergrads from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska and South Dakota.
*Tuition 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). Supplemental tuition is charged to students admitted and declared as nursing majors as well as juniors and seniors in the Wilson College of Business. Tuition is subject to change by action of the Board of Regents, State of Iowa.
**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.
Iowa Resident
Annual Costs of Attendance
2026-27 Academic Year
Tuition: $9,054*
Fees: $1,451
Housing & Food: $10,646**
Total Direct Costs: $21,151
*Tuition 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). Supplemental tuition is charged to students admitted and declared as nursing majors as well as juniors and seniors in the Wilson College of Business. Tuition is subject to change by action of the Board of Regents, State of Iowa.
**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.
Non-Resident
Annual Costs of Attendance
2026-27 Academic Year
Tuition: $21,579*
Fees: $1,451
Housing & Food: $10,646**
Total Direct Costs: $33,675
*Tuition 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). Supplemental tuition is charged to students admitted and declared as nursing majors as well as juniors and seniors in the Wilson College of Business. Tuition is subject to change by action of the Board of Regents, State of Iowa.
**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.
Neighboring State
Annual Cost of Attendance
2026-27 Academic Year
Tuition: $9054*
Fees: $1,451
Housing & Food: $10,646**
Total Direct Costs: $21,151
New undergrads from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska and South Dakota.
*Tuition 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). Supplemental tuition is charged to students admitted and declared as nursing majors as well as juniors and seniors in the Wilson College of Business. Tuition is subject to change by action of the Board of Regents, State of Iowa.
**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.
Indirect Costs
When budgeting for college, you'll also want to consider the following costs. Please note costs are averages.
Books and supplies: $800
Personal expenses: $1,920
Transportation to/from home: $818
Average loan fees - Undergraduate: $72
