CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – The University of Northern Iowa has been named to Phi Theta Kappa’s Transfer Honor Roll for its eighth year in a row, recognizing the dynamic pathways UNI has created to support transfer students. 

The Transfer Honor Roll is determined by 40 key metrics related to the support and success of transfer students, including college cost and financial aid, campus life, admission practices and bachelor’s degree completion. The Honor Roll includes the top 25% of the highest-rated colleges, as determined by a Transfer Friendliness Rating. 

“This recognition reflects UNI’s deep commitment to helping students succeed, no matter where they start their journey,” said Terri Crumley, director of Admissions at UNI. “By creating clear transfer pathways, expanding online options, and offering personalized support, we’re removing barriers and making it easier than ever for students to finish their degree at UNI.”

One of the ways UNI ensures a seamless transfer experience is through the UNI at Iowa Community Colleges (UNI@IACC) program. This initiative allows placebound and adult learners with an associate’s degree from an Iowa community college to earn a UNI bachelor’s degree online. This program has more than doubled its growth since its launch in 2022, with 534 students currently enrolled in fall 2025. Future Ready Awards are available to UNI@IACC students, covering the difference between UNI and community college tuition. 

Students interested in transferring can also benefit from UNI's Transfer Connection, which provides personalized guidance on course selection, degree progress and other academic goals to help students from community college to UNI with confidence. 

Adding to the appeal for many prospective students, UNI recently introduced the Neighboring State Rate, which offers in-state tuition to new undergraduates from the six states that border Iowa — Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska and South Dakota. This initiative expands affordable access to a UNI education and creates even more opportunities for transfer students from across the region.

“I’m proud of the transfer outcomes we’re seeing at these Honor Roll colleges,” said Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner, President and CEO of Phi Theta Kappa. “These colleges are doing more than just opening doors — they’re walking students through them. Their commitment to creating clear, supportive pathways demonstrates what’s possible when student success is truly the priority.”