ABOUT Cedar Falls, Iowa...
The University of Northern Iowa is located in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The City of Cedar Falls is located in Black Hawk County, in the State of Iowa, United States of America. Originally named Sturgis Falls after its first settler, William Sturgis, it was later renamed after the river that flows through the city. The city of Cedar Falls has a population of approximately 39,260. Cedar Falls is adjacent to Waterloo, Iowa. Together, the two cities total over 100,000 in population.
Location 
Aerial Map of Highway
Airline Service
Airline service is provided by the Waterloo Regional Airport.
Highways
Interstate Highway No. 380 links Cedar Falls and neighboring Waterloo with the southeastern area of the State and connects with Interstate Highway No. 80.
Cedar Falls is accessible by U.S. Highways No. 20, 63 and 218. Highways 218 and 20 are part of Interstate 27, which is also known as the Avenue of the Saints.
Cedar Falls is also accessible by State Highways No. 21, 57, 281 and 412.
Interstate Highway No. 35 is located about 65 miles west of the City.
More information about our city can be found at: http://www.cedarfalls.com/
ABOUT the University of Northern Iowa...
The University of Northern Iowa is a premiere institution in the Midwest United States. With a current enrollment of 13,168 students, the programming at UNI offers diverse undergraduate and graduate studies.
UNI is one of the country's most environmentally-responsible colleges according to The Princeton Review. The nationally-known education services company selected UNI for inclusion in a unique resource it has created for college applicants - "The Princeton Review's Guide to 311 Green Colleges." Published in partnership with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), this is the first free, comprehensive guidebook focused solely on colleges and universities that have demonstrated an above average commitment to sustainability activities and initiatives.
UNI is one of the best colleges and universities in the Midwest according to The Princeton Review. The education services company selected the school as one of 158 institutions it profiles in its "Best in the Midwest" section of its website feature 2010 Best Colleges: Region by Region that posted July 27, 2009.
UNI is ranked second in the "Best Regional Universities (Midwest)" category for public universities, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2012 "America's Best Colleges" guidebook.
The University of Northern Iowa is ranked among the nation's top 650 undergraduate colleges and universities in the Forbes' 2011 annual ranking of top colleges.
UNI earned a "Gold" rating from the (STARS) in 2011. The highest rating for any school in Iowa, UNI received this designation for its commitment in making operational decisions that are socially responsible, make economic sense and are environmentally friendly.Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System
TheWashington Monthly College Guideranks UNI 56th in the nation out of 553 colleges and universities, and top 10 midwest public masters universities.
The University of Northern Iowa was selected by G.I. Jobs Magazine as aMilitary Friendly School for 2012, an honor placing the university in the top 15 percent of schools nationwide doing the most to embrace America's veterans as students.
UNI is a 2010 finalist of The President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. Launched in 2006, the Honor Roll annually recognizes institutions of higher education for their commitment to and achievement in community service. UNI has consistently made the honor roll, and is the only Iowa institution to reach the rank of finalist.
The College of Business Administration at UNI has an outstanding reputation and thanks to its small, selective MBA program has been recognized consistently as being one of the "Best Business Schools" by Princeton Review.
The remodeled Redeker Dining Center at UNI won an award for architectural and design excellence, and has appeared in American School and Universitymagazine. Of the 101 projects selected for publication, Redeker ranked in the top five, being cited for exceptional achievement.
In a national report released in 2004 by the Education Trust, a Washington, D.C.-based organization that works for high academic achievement of all students at all levels, kindergarten through college, UNI has been cited for its "high performance" in graduation rates.
The Carnegie Foundation granted the University of Northern Iowa a special designation in Community Engagement: Curricular Engagement and Outreach and Partnerships. This new designation reflects the foundation's recognition of UNI's strong commitment to community service on a local, regional, national and global level. UNI serves and shares its 
expertise with the larger community in a variety of ways, as well as involving students in this important process. Research shows that the more students participate in meaningful experiences inside and outside of the classroom, the more they gain from their education.
Comparing the UNI Jazz Studies program with other programs across the nation, Arts Midwest saluted the UNI program as "one of the best."
