Admissions Stories & News

UNI goes Hollywood at purple carpet premiere of “The College Tour”

The University of Northern Iowa premiered its episode of "The College Tour" at a special premiere event on campus on Feb. 8.

Iowa’s public university system ranks third nationally in return on investment for students

Iowa is one of the best states to be a college student, according to a new study which ranks the value of state public university systems by median return on investment. The state of Iowa comes in at no. 3, with ROI defined as the amount a student can expect to gain financially from each individual degree.

Here’s a look at some of UNI’s Top Stories of 2022

2022 was a fantastic year at the University of Northern Iowa!  Here are some of our favorite stories of the year.

Nearly 800 students graduating from the University of Northern Iowa

...and 92% are Iowa residents!

How a BSN degree has become one of the fastest-growing majors in Iowa

The University of Northern Iowa will offer a BSN degree. Find out more about why you should pursue nursing at UNI.

Nursing program at the University of Northern Iowa approved by Iowa Board of Regents

The Iowa Board of Regents approved a proposal from the University of Northern Iowa to launch a nursing major in fall 2024.

UNI offers Free Application Week Oct. 16-21

The University of Northern Iowa is proud to offer a free application week for freshmen and transfer students Oct. 16-21.

Hawkeye Community College and the University of Northern Iowa celebrate their partnership for student success during National Transfer Student Week

Hawkeye Community College and the UNI marked National Transfer Student Week with a joint celebration recognizing their decades-long partnership.

UNI President Nook, others visit Indian Hills Community College for UNI@IACC initiative

University of Northern Iowa President Mark A. Nook and Provost José Herrera were among a UNI contingent that visited Indian Hills Community College (IHCC) in Ottumwa, Iowa, on Sept. 13 to solidify the partnership between the two institutions. 

UNI Ranked No. 2 regional public university in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report

The University of Northern Iowa was named the second-best regional public university in the region — a ranking it’s consistently held for roughly 20 years — in the recently released 2022-2023 Best Colleges report by U.S. News & World Report.