University of Northern Iowa Demographics & Diversity Overview

16%
Minority Students
62%
Female Students
1%
International
24
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Northern Iowa has a diverse student body with 16% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
84.2%(7,048)
Hispanic
5.8%(485)
African American
3.3%(279)
Asian
1.6%(138)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(10)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(3)
Two or More Races
2.8%(232)
Unknown
2.1%(173)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color16%
Total Enrollment10,196
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

University of Northern Iowa offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

University of Northern Iowa has a gender distribution of 62% female students and 38% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
38.3%(3,255)
Women
61.7%(5,234)

Gender Statistics

Men3,255

32% of total enrollment

Women5,234

51% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Northern Iowa serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 64% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 8% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.2%(17)
18-19
30.0%(2,318)
20-21
40.6%(3,131)
22-24
19.9%(1,535)
25+
9.3%(719)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.9%(24)
22-24
23.8%(304)
25+
74.4%(951)

Age Diversity Insights

64%

Traditional Age (18-21)

8%

Non-Traditional (25+)

17%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Northern Iowa attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 91% in-state residents, 8% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
91.1%(1,405)
Out-of-State
8.2%(126)
International
0.8%(12)

Regional Representation

In-State1,405

91% of student body

Out-of-State126

8% of student body

International12

1% of student body

States Represented

24 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

16%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

62%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

8%

Non-Traditional Age