University of Northern Iowa

Demographics

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The gender and racial makeup of a college can impact students' experiences. On this page, let's cover the demographics of University of Northern Iowa.

Student Body

University of Northern Iowa has 9,283 total students. 7,716 are undergraduates and 1,567 and graduate students.

The enrollment trend at UNI over the past 3 years:

Additional facts about the student body at UNI:

Gender

More women than men attend University of Northern Iowa. In the undergraduate class, 61% are women and 39% are men.

Race/Ethnicity

A college’s diversity is important to many students. Here are the racial demographics at University of Northern Iowa as of 2025.

DEI Laws

Some states have passed laws related to how colleges and universities can administer Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. In states with such a law, schools may be limited in the programs they offer.

University of Northern Iowa is in a state with an anti-DEI law.

The legal landscape around these laws changes quickly. At CollegeIQ, we do our best to update this data as soon as new laws are passed. But students who are concerned about this should conduct research on the latest laws (and possible future laws) in the state before selecting a college

DEI laws primarily impact public schools. Knowing this, you may wish to contact University of Northern Iowa to learn more about how these laws can impact your experience at the school.