What division is Northern Iowa?

Northern Iowa competes at the NCAA Division I FCS level in the MVFC.

What GPA do you need for Northern Iowa?

The average GPA at Northern Iowa is 3.3. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is Northern Iowa?

Northern Iowa has an enrollment of approximately 7,529 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Northern Iowa?

Northern Iowa has an acceptance rate of 93%.

How do I get recruited to play at Northern Iowa?

To get recruited at Northern Iowa, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Northern Iowa's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IAFCSMVFC

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NCAA Division I FCS

Division

7,529

Enrollment

3.3

Avg GPA

93%

Acceptance

68%

Graduation

82%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.3+ GPA bar. Solid retention.

Northern Iowa is a NCAA Division I FCS program in the MVFC, located in Cedar Falls, IA. We map basketball and track & field at Northern Iowa, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.3

Graduation

68%

Acceptance

93%

Student:Faculty

18:1

Avg SAT

1,120

Retention

82%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Cold

Median Earnings

$47,222

Coaching Staff251 coaches across basketball and track & field

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About Northern Iowa Athletics

Northern Iowa is a NCAA Division I FCS athletic program located in Cedar Falls, IA, competing in the MVFC. With an enrollment of 7,529 students, Northern Iowa offers a mid-size campus environment for student-athletes. We map basketball and track & field at Northern Iowa with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Northern Iowa is 3.3. The school maintains a 68% graduation rate.

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