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Academic excellence in an inspiring place.

This is UNI.

Here, your individual dreams and interests sit at the center of everything we do. With a student-first culture, you’re surrounded by expert, industry-connected professors who support and encourage you to find your own voice, put yourself out there and discover what future awaits you. And no matter where you land, you’ll take your unstoppable Panther pride and confidence into a long-term successful career. 

The most affordable public university education in Iowa

When you combine low tuition and fees, generous scholarship offerings and strong financial literacy programs, it is no surprise UNI graduates are likely to have less debt than those who attended another university in Iowa. 

student teacher

Ranked as one of the Best in the Midwest

More specifically, we've been consistently ranked second in the “Top Public Schools Regional University (Midwest)” category, by "U.S. News & World Report".

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Smack dab in the middle of wonderful

UNI is big enough to offer every opportunity imaginable but small enough to give you the individual support you expect. Truly the best of both worlds. The campus is a community that quickly feels like home, too.

Student in gym

The most affordable public university education in Iowa

When you combine low tuition and fees, generous scholarship offerings and strong financial literacy programs, it is no surprise UNI graduates are likely to have less debt than those who attended another university in Iowa. 

student teacher

Ranked as one of the Best in the Midwest

More specifically, we've been consistently ranked second in the “Top Public Schools Regional University (Midwest)” category, by "U.S. News & World Report".

Student standing

Smack dab in the middle of wonderful

UNI is big enough to offer every opportunity imaginable but small enough to give you the individual support you expect. Truly the best of both worlds. The campus is a community that quickly feels like home, too.

Student in gym

4 academic colleges

Find an array of majors under these four distinct and dynamic colleges – College of Education, Wilson College of Business, College of Humanities, Arts & Sciences, College of Social & Behavioral Sciences.

16:1 student-to-faculty ratio

Small class sizes (average size is 27 students) allow for big opportunities. Build meaningful connections with professors while engaging in learning experiences that will give your career the edge it deserves. 

98% of graduates find success within six months of graduation

And 93% graduates depart with experience in their field. Proof our student-focused, immersive learning approach to educating students works. Grads are ready to go-do day one on the job. 

One of a
kind 
in Iowa

We're the only regional comprehensive university within our state. But our real uniqueness is in the real, relevant academic experiences we offer students. 

Founded in 1867

Founded as a teacher education school, we have a long history of service-learning and hands-on training that is still at our core today. 

9,000+ students

A diverse population of talented, curious and driven students we're lucky enough to call UNI Panthers. 

Student Stories 

Who better to learn about UNI from than current students? Listen to their UNI stories. 

Derek
Derek, Accounting
Jayden
Jayden, Athletic Training
Deepthy
Deepthy, Communication Sciences & Disorders
campus scene

Sure, there’s homework and exams, but there’s so much more.

And an atmosphere of fun and inclusivity surrounds it all. Chill in an Adirondack chair on Lawther Field, conquer the indoor rock-climbing wall at the Wellness Recreation Center or join a student organization and start building some serious leadership skills.