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University of Northern Iowa

The University of Northern Iowa (UNI) is a public university in Cedar Falls, Iowa, known for strong programs in education, business, psychology, and the liberal arts on a 916‑acre suburban campus. Students often rave about the homey, welcoming atmosphere, small class sizes, robust tutoring and career support, many clubs and organizations, and lively campus events that create a tight‑knit, community‑focused college experience.

State

Iowa

Student Population

10,300

Acceptance Rate

87–93%

GPA Range

3.1–3.5

SAT Range

1020–1280

Common Majors

education, business administration, psychology, criminal justice

“I love UNI’s small‑city, residential‑campus feel, how easy it is to get involved in clubs and campus events while still being close to Cedar Falls life, but from a past‑student view I’ll say the commuter‑heavy days, the slower off‑campus vibe, and the way the campus can feel a bit quiet outside of events were all more noticeable once I stopped just visiting and started living there.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$8,396 / $19,940

Conference

Missouri Valley Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

73.9

Avg Women's Scores

78.5

Men's Team Notes

Panthers opened spring at Golden State events, building on fall where Nile Petersen averaged 73.91 with 69 at Zach Johnson Invitational on Elmcrest Country Club. Bishop's 72.13 and Dinnebier's 72.26 anchored steady scoring amid Midwest winds at regional layouts.

Women's Team Notes

UNI women placed 8th at Jayhawk Invitational on The Jayhawk Club and 14th at Redbird Invitational on Weibring Golf Club. Competitive finishes at Diane Thomason Invitational (Finkbine Golf Course) and Jackrabbit Invitational (Grand Falls) highlighted resilient par saves on challenging Midwest courses.

Coaches

Men's Coach

John Bermel

Women's Coach

John Bermel

Men's Email

john.bermel@uni.edu

Women's Email

john.bermel@uni.edu

Men's Coach Bio

John Bermel heads UNI men's golf entering his 32nd season overall (27th at UNI since 1995), guiding Panthers through MVC Championships at Annbriar Golf Club and events like Zach Johnson Invitational. Named Iowa's Best Teacher by Golf Digest (2009), he develops squads from Cedar Falls base targeting conference contention.

Women's Coach Bio

John Bermel leads UNI women's golf since adding duties in 2002 (24th season), sharing assistant Hannah Bermel on staff for MVC competition. His Panthers post solid finishes through Midwest invitationals like Shocker Classic, emphasizing instruction and academics from UNI-Dome facilities.

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