Admission & test scores

University of Northern Iowa SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 1020–1280 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 23. University of Northern Iowa admits 93% of applicants — largely open. 82% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range1020–1280middle half of admits

ACT midpoint23admitted students

Acceptance rate93%largely open

First-year retention82%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile

1020

Average

1122

75th percentile

1280

A quarter of admitted students scored below 1020 and a quarter above 1280. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 7,529.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

University	Avg SAT	ACT	Acceptance	In-state tuition
Oklahoma Christian University Edmond, Oklahoma	1122	23	97%	$27,180
West Virginia University Morgantown, West Virginia	1122	24	89%	$10,104
Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, Tennessee	1121	23	69%	$10,266
Tuskegee University Tuskegee, Alabama	1120	22	49%	$25,386
Youngstown State University Youngstown, Ohio	1120	21	84%	$11,113
Belhaven University Jackson, Mississippi	1124	22	50%	$30,250

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

University of Northern Iowa admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for University of Northern Iowa?

The middle half of admitted students scored between 1020 and 1280 on the SAT, with an average of 1122. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.

What ACT score does University of Northern Iowa require?

The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 23.

How hard is it to get into University of Northern Iowa?

University of Northern Iowa admits 93% of applicants, which is largely open. Of those who enrol, 82% return for a second year.

Does University of Northern Iowa require SAT or ACT scores?

This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.

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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.