Upper Iowa University

#17 in Iowa

4-years Private College In Fayette, IA

Upper Iowa University (referred to as UIU) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Fayette, IA. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Upper Iowa University is $19,000. The school has a total enrollment of 3,072 and student to faculty ratio is 7.69% (13 to 1).The highest degree offered at Upper Iowa University is Master's degree. It offers 1 Year Certificate, Associate, Master's, and Post-Master Certificate degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$19,000 (2023)
Acceptance Rate54.23%
Student Population3,072
Test Scores970 (SAT) 21 (ACT)
Graduation Rate42%
Student to Faculty Ratio13 to 1
Upper Iowa University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1951 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Upper Iowa University is $19,000 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Upper Iowa University is $18,958 for academic year 2021-2022. Upper Iowa University offers the alternative tuition plans. 73 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $12,470 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Upper Iowa University is 54.23% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 28.35%. The average SAT score is 970 and the average ACT score is 21. Upper Iowa University accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 3,072 students are attending at Upper Iowa University (2,463 undergraduate students). There are 61 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 351 part-time faculty working for Upper Iowa University. The students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 309 (full-time) and 356 (part-time). The graduation rate at Upper Iowa University is 42% and the retention rate is 57% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Upper Iowa University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Upper Iowa University offers study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Upper Iowa University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Upper Iowa University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students