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Upper Iowa University

Upper Iowa University

Fayette, IA · Rural · 1,994 students
Website Common App Scorecard
Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
$20,942
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
38%
Graduation rate
54% typical
$52,766
Earnings 10 years on
$55,177 typical
96%
Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Founded in 1857 in rural northeast Iowa, Upper Iowa University is widely recognized for its accessible, career-oriented education and its distinctive "Two-at-a-Time" academic calendar, which allows students to immerse themselves in just two courses per eight-week session. The university boasts strong undergraduate programs in business administration, education, criminal justice, and the health and life sciences, complemented by nationally regarded online and military-support pathways. On the scenic Fayette campus, student culture is close-knit and supportive, driven by high faculty engagement, vibrant campus traditions, and enthusiastic participation in NCAA Division II Peacock athletics.

Wikipedia:Upper Iowa University (UIU) is a private university in Fayette, Iowa, United States. It enrolls around 3,000 students and offers distance education programs that include centers in the U.S., an online program, an independent study program, and formerly had centers in Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.

Location
Fayette, IA, 52142-1857 · Rural campus
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Nearest airport from college
MSP · Minneapolis
158 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$19,475
Housing & food (on campus)$10,121
Books & supplies$1,025
Cost of attendance$34,022
Average net price$20,942
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$19,475
Housing & food (on campus)$10,121
Books & supplies$1,025
Cost of attendance$34,022
Average net price$20,942
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$17,715
$30–48k
$22,774
$48–75k
$18,720
$75–110k
$20,041
$110k+
$23,805
Grants from the school
86% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $10,606
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
38%
Within 4 yrs
25%
Back for yr 2
68%
Transferred
16%
Pell students: 28.2% · others: 36.7% 
8 yrs after starting
40% graduated · 36% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 22% left or unknown
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$48,776
10 yrs after entry$52,766
Debt
Median at graduation$25,000
Monthly payment$265
Middle 50% owe$6.3k–$27.7k
90th percentile$37,350
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
96%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1090
ACT midpoint
21
Comp 17–23 · E 16–21 · M 17–24
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 95.7% · women 97.4% 
Yield: 33.9% of admitted students enroll 

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Student Body
Gender
Men 41%Women 59%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
25 : 1
Pell grant
32%
First-gen
45%
Family income
$31,130
Independent
74%
Veterans
2%
Age at entry
29.0
Part-time
45%
Where first-years come from
In state (IA)
50.0%
Out of state
47.3%
International
1.4%

Most out-of-state first-years from: MN 16 · IL 13 · WI 12 · LA 8 · CA 5

Race & ethnicity
White
59%
Hispanic
9%
Black
18%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
4%
Unknown
3%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II with football
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Co-ed
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$48,776
After 10 yrs
$52,766
Business Administration, Management and Operations142
Psychology, General88
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods74
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing55
Human Services, General44
Criminology44
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas39
Accounting and Related Services35
Human Resources Management and Services30
Design and Applied Arts23
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness20
Special Education and Teaching18
Social Sciences, General18
Public Administration17
Finance and Financial Management Services13
Biology, General12
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$22M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$6,035/mo
Teaching spend
$4,027
per student
Federal loans
40%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time

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