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Upper Iowa University

Upper Iowa University is a small, private institution located in Fayette, ia. Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University offers undergraduate degrees in 73 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 2,203 undergraduates
cost $33,639 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Upper Iowa University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 54.2%
SAT score average 1065
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.34
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Upper Iowa University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Other
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Human Services, General
Accounting and Related Services
Human Resources Management and Services

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $33,639
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,644
Books & supplies $1,652
Other expenses $3,487
Cost of attendance* $48,422
Average financial aid package $15,026
Estimated cost $33,396 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $33,639
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,644
Books & supplies $1,652
Other expenses $3,487
Cost of attendance* $48,422
Average financial aid package $15,026
Estimated cost $33,396 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Upper Iowa University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,203, with gender binary students split 42% male and 58% female.

Total enrollment

2,984

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
50%
African American %
14%
Hispanic American %
7%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
24%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Upper Iowa University, students love their Student Athlete Advisory Committee, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 605 Washington St, Fayette, IA 52142-1857
phone 563-425-5200
address https://www.uiu.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student athlete advisory committee

Student diversity union

Best buddies

Student government association

Peacocks for progress

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Upper Iowa University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Upper Iowa University?

Upper Iowa University is located in Fayette, ia.

What is the acceptance rate at Upper Iowa University? 

The acceptance rate for Upper Iowa University is 54%.

What’s the average GPA for Upper Iowa University?

The average high school GPA for Upper Iowa University students was 3.34.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Upper Iowa University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Upper Iowa University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $193,688.

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