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Speech-language pathology student working with young client

UNI Speech-Language Pathology graduate program ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools

The University of Northern Iowa has been recognized in the 2026 edition of U.S News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools, with its Master of Arts program in Speech-Language Pathology earning a place among the nation’s top programs.
Military Friendly Top 10 School

UNI earns 2026-2027 Military Friendly Schools® designation

The University of Northern Iowa has earned the 2026-27 Military Friendly® Schools Designation, marking UNI’s seventh year to earn this distinction. This year, UNI is honored as a Top 10 School.
UNI online master's in education programs make top 20% of programs

U.S. News & World Report ranks UNI among 2026 Best Online Programs

The University of Northern Iowa is among the 2026 Best Online Programs by U.S. News & World Report.
UNI earns 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement

UNI earns 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement

The University of Northern Iowa is among fewer than 240 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, an elective designation awarded by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
UNI campus in the fall

UNI recognized in Wall Street Journal’s “2026 Best Colleges in America” rankings

The University of Northern Iowa has been named to the Wall Street Journal’s 2026 Best Colleges in America list, ranking No. 289 out of nearly 600 institutions listed nationwide.
UNI campus

UNI remains a top choice for Best Regional Public Universities in the Midwest

The University of Northern Iowa has once again been ranked No. 2 among the Midwest’s Top Public Schools by U.S. News & World Report, continuing a two-decade tradition of excellence. 
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UNI ranked among nation’s best colleges for tuition value and service

The University of Northern Iowa has received national recognition in Washington Monthly’s 2025 College Rankings, earning a place among the nation’s Best Colleges for Your Tuition (and Tax) Dollars. 
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Transfer Honor Roll

UNI recognized as a transfer-friendly institution for eight years in a row

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. 
Future students take note: UNI's accounting program just got another top recognition

Future students take note: UNI’s accounting program just got another top recognition

The Wilson College of Business accounting program is the first in the world to obtain supplemental accounting accreditation from AACSB through an accelerated path.
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Wilson College of Business becomes first in the world to earn AACSB supplemental accounting accreditation through accelerated path

After decades of maintaining accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International, the Wilson College of Business at the University of Northern Iowa can now add AACSB’s supplemental accounting accreditation to its impressive resume.