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Upper Iowa University
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  • 4 Year
  • FAYETTE, IA

Upper Iowa University

    Report Card

    grade B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade B minus
    2. Value
      grade B minus
    3. Diversity
      grade A
    4. Campus
      grade B
    5. Athletics
      grade B
    6. Party Scene
      grade B
    7. Professors
      grade B minus
    8. Location
      grade C+
    9. Dorms
      grade A minus
    10. Campus Food
      grade B minus
    11. Student Life
      grade B+
    12. Safety
      grade A

    About

    605 WASHINGTON ST
    FAYETTE, IA 52142
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference

    From Upper Iowa University

    Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private, nonprofit university providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs to roughly 5,000 students – nationally and internationally The traditional campus is nestled in the hills of Northeast Iowa, where students can take advantage of the many recreational opportunities that can be found in the area!

    With over 35 in demand majors to choose from, Upper Iowa University prides itself on providing a flexible and easily accessible educational experience for all students!

    • Four 8-week sessions with two optional summer sessions

    • Enroll in two to three classes per session and graduate in four years

    • Concentrate on fewer classes at a time for higher comprehension and achievement

    • 12:1 student to faculty ratio

    • 96% of Upper Iowa students are employed or attending graduate school within 12 month of graduation [Source: 2022 UIU Graduate Survey/Application (817 responses/852 surveyed)]

    Upper Iowa University Rankings

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Acceptance Rate
    65%
    SAT Range
    860-1160
    ACT Range
    18-23
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $23,187 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $22,564 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    99%

    Scholarship

    Academics

    Professors
    grade B minus
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    12:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
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    Majors

    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    25
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    2
    Online Associates Programs
    4
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    19
    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      13%
    • On Campus
      29%
    • Online
      59%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,572 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    1,505
    Undergrads Over 25
    64%
    Pell Grant
    37%
    Varsity Athletes
    30%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    84%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $42,900 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    27%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
    National
    83%

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