Overview
Enrollment
Located in Fayette, Iowa, Upper Iowa University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 1,240 prospective students applied, and 805 were granted admission. Of those admitted 200 enrolled in the school. 1,699 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,332 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $32,589 plus fees of $1,020. UIU is ranked 673 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
UIU is rated within the lower 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Upper Iowa University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#673 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#436 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#16 in Best Colleges in Iowa
#13 in Best Private Colleges in Iowa
#51 in Best Value Colleges in Iowa
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 855/1065 |
| ACT | 17/24 |
| GPA | 3.34 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,620 |
| Other Fees | $1,020 |
| Room and Board | $9,410 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,419 |
| Total One Year Cost | $48,058 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 40% |
| Human Services | 17% |
| Social Sciences | 13% |
| Psychology | 10% |
| Education | 5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=154493 IPEDS survey data for Upper Iowa University.
Current students may use the Upper Iowa University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.