2024-2025 Academic Year Tuition and Fees

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.
 

Direct Costs for Undergraduate Students

The charts below outline an estimate for the 2024-25 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. 

College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences; College of Social and Behavioral Sciences; College of Education; Wilson College of Business**
ResidencyIowa ResidentNon-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**
ResidencyIowa ResidentNon-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. 
**The Wilson College of Business also has a supplemental tuition for students who are a declared major in the College of Business Administration and are classified as a junior, senior or graduate student. The CBA supplemental tuition includes the following majors: Accounting, Business Teaching, Economics, Finance, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing and Real Estate. Freshmen & sophomores in the Wilson College of Business pay non-supplemental tuition. 


Indirect Cost Estimates for Undergraduate Students

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.

CategoryPotential Expense
Books and Supplies$800
Personal Expenses$1,804
Transportation to and from home$770
Average Loan Fee $76
Total Other Expenses$3,450

Detailed Tuition & Fees - Per Semester 

Undergraduate Resident Students
Registered HoursTuitionTOTAL Non-Supplemental (w/fees)Supplemental (CBA/Nursing) TuitionTOTAL Supplemental (w/fees)
12+$4,282 
$4,968
$972  $5,940
11$3,927 
$4,442 
$891$5,333
10$3,570
$4,085
$810$4,895
9$3,213
$3,728
$729 $4,457
8$2,856
$3,371
$648$4,019
7$2,499
$3,014
$567$3,581
6$2,142
$2,657
$486$3,143
5$1,785
$2,128 
$405$2,533
4$1,428
$1,771
$324$2,095
3$1,071
$1,414
$243$1,657 
2$714
$1,057
$162$1,219
1$357
$700
$81 $781

  

Fee Breakdown

Technology Fee

  • 1-5 credit hours: $81
  • 6-11: $121.50
  • 12+: $162

Student Activity Fee

  • 1-5 credit hours: $32.50
  • 6-11: $48.75
  • 12+: $65

Recreation Fee

  • 1-5 credit hours: $28.25
  • 6-11: $42.50
  • 12+: $56.50

Health Fee

  • 1-5 credit hours: $67.75
  • 6-11 credit hours: $101.75
  • 5-12+: $135.50

Student Services Fee

  • 1-5 credit hours: $63.25
  • 6-11: $95
  • 12+: $126.50

Health Facility Fee

  • 1-5 credit hours: $9.00
  • 6-11: $13.50
  • 12+: $18.00

Building Fee

  • 1-5 credit hours: $61.25
  • 6-11: $92
  • 12+: $122.50
Undergraduate Non-Resident Students
Registered HoursTuitionTOTAL Non-Supplemental (w/fees)Supplemental (CBA/Nursing) TuitionTOTAL Supplemental (w/fees)
12+$10,170$10,856$972$11,828
11$9,328$9,843$891$10,734
10$8,480$8,995$810$9,805
9$7,632$8,147$729$8,876
8$6,784$7,299$648$7,947
7$5,936$6,451$567$7,018
6$5,088$5,603$486$6,089
5$4,240$4,583$405$4,988
4$3,392$3,735$324$4,059
3$2,544$2,887$243$3,130
2$1,696$2,039$162$2,201
1$848$1,191$81$1,272

  

Fee Breakdown

Technology Fee

  • 1-5 credit hours: $81
  • 6-11: $121.50
  • 12+: $162

Student Activity Fee

  • 1-5 credit hours: $32.50
  • 6-11: $48.75
  • 12+: $65

Recreation Fee

  • 1-5 credit hours: $28.25
  • 6-11: $42.50
  • 12+: $56.50

Health Fee

  • 1-5 credit hours: $67.75
  • 6-11 credit hours: $101.75
  • 5-12+: $135.50

Student Services Fee

  • 1-5 credit hours: $63.25
  • 6-11: $95
  • 12+: $126.50

Health Facility Fee

  • 1-5 credit hours: $9.00
  • 6-11: $13.50
  • 12+: $18.00

Building Fee

  • 1-5 credit hours: $61.25
  • 6-11: $92
  • 12+: $122.50

Common & University/Program Fees 2024 - 2025

Academic Fees
APPLIED ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
Lab Equipment Fee$75
APPLICATION (NON-REFUNDABLE)
Undergraduate (Domestic and Non-Degree Seeking)$40
Undergraduate (International)$50
Graduate/Professional (Domestic)$60
Graduate/Professional (International)$75
APPLIED MUSIC
Group Sessions (4 or more, per credit hour)$58
Instrument Rental (per instrument)$45
Private Lessons$145-$292
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Undergraduate (Resident)$357
Undergraduate (Non-Resident)$357-$849
Graduate (Resident)$569
Graduate (Non-Resident)$569-$1219
MBA Program Domestic$746
International Courses$502-$1206
Guided Independent Study$283
Technology Fee (per course)$44
GRADUATE COLLEGE
Late Fee for Applying After Deadline$50
Graduate Publication Fees - Masters/Doctorate$50
Reactivation Fee$30
LAKESIDE LAB
Undergraduate$357
Graduate$569
MISCELLANEOUS
Departmental Exam for Credit$100
Developmental Course Fee$193-703
Open Credit$715
NEW STUDENT PROGRAMS/MATRICULATION
Domestic$250
International Student Orientation (additional program)$125
REGISTRATION FEES
Doctoral Post Comprehensive or Prelim / Master's Final$150
Graduate Continuous Registration$100
Late Day 11 Onward$100
UNIVERSITY RECORDS & DOCUMENTS FEE
Degree Seeking Students$250
Non-Degree Seeking Students$75
Continuing and Distance Education (Graduation/Transcripts)$115
Administrative Fees
BILLING FEES
Deferred (payment over three to five months)$20
Employer Reimbursement Deferred Billing Fee$35
Late Payment of Fees and Charges1%
Reissue Check/Returned Check/Debit Fee$30
MISCELLANEOUS
Diploma Replacement Fee$25
ID Card Replacement (per replacement)$30
Immunization Record Late Fee$30
STUDY ABROAD
Administrative Fee$100
Program Fees - Academic Year$500
Program Fees - Semester$400
Program Fees - Short Term$200
Program Fees - Non-UNI Program$400