UNI maintains rank among top Midwest public universities on 'U.S. News & World Report' list

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The University of Northern Iowa is ranked second in
the "Best Regional Universities (Midwest)" category for public
universities, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2013 "America's Best
Colleges" guidebook.

UNI also was No. 22 on a combined list of all public and private Midwest
regional universities -- one of only three public institutions to make the
list of top Midwest regional universities.

"Our focus is on providing the best undergraduate education in the state,"
said Benjamin Allen, UNI president. "We have a national reputation for our
programs in teacher education, accounting, music and communication sciences
and disorders, among others. This ranking affirms our university mission
and strategic efforts to continue to provide students and faculty
high-quality academic programs."

The magazine's ranking criteria include peer assessment, academic
reputation, retention, faculty resources, student selectivity,
graduation-rate performance and alumni giving rate.

For more information about the college rankings, visit USNews.com.
Highlights of UNI's other national rankings and awards can be found at
http://www.uni.edu/resources/national-rankings-and-honors.