University of Northern Iowa Top Questions

the friendly environment and sense of community

The comunity and the people involved with the university are very supportive, open-minded, and helpful. The neighborhood is unique and eclectic, representing people with different perspectives, interests, and backgrounds. A fantastic place to learn and grow.

It's size -- it's the only school of it's size in Iowa.

The University of Northern Iowa is unique because of it's size. Of all the Iowa universities, U.N.I. is the perfect size.; not too big, not too small. It's size makes many things possible for a college student. Some of those things being meeting new friends, finding jobs, and being involved in on-campus activities. There is a great student-to-faculty ratio. Class sizes vary, but most classroom sizes allow you to get to know your professors on an interactive bases. U.N.I. is just right.

The students are very happy and involved with their eduaction, and with their social lives that surround the campus.

The size was just right and the campus is self contained. Some schools were too big and spread out and others were too small.

The atmosphere and friendliness of students on campus.

it's the only Division 1-AA school in the state

It is a smaller college which gives it a small town atmosphere but it has the facilities of a large university.