Rankings Stories & News

UNI receives Military Friendly designation for sixth year in a row

For six years, UNI has been designated a Military Friendly® School, this year earning both Gold Status and the Military Friendly Spouse School distinctions.

U.S. News & World Report ranks UNI among Best Online Programs

UNI received top honors for both its online master’s in education programs and for the first time, its online bachelor’s programs.

UNI once again receives recognition as transfer-friendly institution

The University of Northern Iowa has once again been named to Phi Theta Kappa’s Transfer Honor Roll with just 227 other colleges and universities.

UNI holds steady as a top public university in the Midwest according to U.S. News & World Report

UNI has once again been ranked No. 2 on U.S. News & World Report's 2025 list of Best Regional Public Universities in the Midwest.

Wilson College of Business ranks on The Princeton Review’s Best Business Schools for 2024

The University of Northern Iowa has consistently ranked on the Best Business Schools list for more than a decade.

Panther women’s basketball named to WBCA Academic Top-25

The UNI women's basketball team tied for the sixth highest team GPA among Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) members during the 2023-24 season.

UNI earns Military Friendly designation for five years in a row

UNI maintained its Gold Status as a Military Friendly School, and once again earned the rank of Military Spouse Friendly School.

UNI ranks in top 20% for online master’s in education programs

UNI's online master’s in education programs ranked in the top 20% nationally, based on the 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs.

University of Northern Iowa recognized as Best for Vets college

The Military Times named the University of Northern Iowa to its 2023 Best for Vets: Colleges rankings. 

UNI continues to be among Top Public Schools in Midwest according to U.S. News & World Report

UNI has once again earned the No. 2 spot on the list of best regional public universities in the Midwest, according to the 2023-2024 Best Colleges list.