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University of Northern Iowa Women's Softball

The University of Northern Iowa women's softball program competes in NCAA Division I (D1) as a member of the Missouri Valley Conference, based in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The program is better funded than 25% of D1 women's softball programs, earning a D for resources. Academically, graduates outperform those at 38% of D1 women's softball programs, and the school is more affordable than 35% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Number of athletes on the team roster.
23
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Missouri Valley Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
10,303
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
93%
State
Iowa
City
Cedar Falls
Address
1227 W 27th St
Staff
Ryan Jacobs
Head Coach
C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 38% of D1 women's softball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
82%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree on time.
68%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median graduate earnings 6 years after enrollment.
$47,222
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median graduate earnings 10 years after enrollment.
$55,177
C

Cost of Attendance

This school is more affordable than 35% of D1 women's softball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$8,564
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$20,340
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$9,986
Average Net Price
Average cost after grants and scholarships.
$16,437
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$40
D

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 25% of D1 women's softball programs.

Total Revenue
Total annual program revenue from all sources.
$781,705
Operating Budget
Annual program spending on operations, travel, and staff.
$263,095
Est. Athletic Aid per Athlete
Estimated average athletic scholarship per roster spot.
$12,713
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (319) 273-2311[email protected]

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