Tuition & Fees

UNI is consistently ranked among the country's "best buys" in higher education. Kiplinger's Personal Finances ranked UNI among the nation's "Top 100 Values in Public Schools," and as No. 7 in their list of Top 25 Universities and Colleges Under $30,000. In addition, #17 in the U.S. for Most Affordable Schools for International Students (College Factual).

Cost of Attendance

Expenses for Students With No Dependents / Academic Year - August 2023 to May 2024

	Undergraduate	Graduate
Tuition & Fees	$21,272	$22,834
Books & Supplies	$500	$500
Mandatory Health Insurance	$2,328	$2,328
On-campus Housing & Meals	$9,648	$9,648
Personal & Recreational Expenses	$1,500	$1,500
Total cost for 2 Semesters	$35,248	$36,810

The College of Business has a supplemental tuition for students who are a declared major in the College of Business and are classified as a junior, senior or graduate student. For the 2023-24 school year, the tuition supplement is approximately $1,900. More information can be found here.

These are the costs that can be used to complete your Financial Certification Form once you have been admitted and are working with Admissions to receive your I-20 or DS-2019 immigration form.

Expenses for Students With No Dependents / Summer Term - May 2023 to July 2023

	Undergraduate	Graduate
Tuition & Fees	$5,003.50	$7,031.50
Books & Supplies	$300	$300
Mandatory Health Insurance	$750	$750
On-campus Housing & Meals	$2,290	$2,290
Personal & Recreational Expenses	$500	$500
Total cost for Summer	$8,843.50	$10,871.50

Summer Session (May to July) - 6 Academic Hours

Immigration rules do not require foreign students to attend summer school after nine months of continuous enrollment.

The College of Business has a supplemental tuition for students who are a declared major in the College of Business and are classified as a junior, senior or graduate student. For the 2022-23 school year, the tuition supplement is approximately $1,700. More information can be found here.

These are the costs that can be used to complete your Financial Certification Form once you have been admitted and are working with Admissions to receive your I-20 or DS-2019 immigration form.

Undergraduate Scholarships

Some scholarships are awarded automatically based on information provided when you apply to UNI. You will be notified of your selection for these scholarships by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. All other scholarships at UNI require the completion of the UNI Scholarship Application.

Scholarships

Graduate Assistantships & Graduate College Tuition Scholarships

Graduate assistantships and scholarships are offered by some departments on a competitive basis. Graduate students applying for funding must submit an application before the February 1 deadline. Learn more information and access application forms.

Graduate Funding

Employment

There are many job opportunities on the UNI campus for students with student (F) visas or exchange visitor (J) visas to work. The average wage for campus jobs is $9.20 per hour. F and J visa holders are not authorized to work off campus as a means of support except under extraordinary circumstances. Potential positions can be seen at the UNI Online Job Board.

Online Job Board