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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 1,443 prospective students applied, and 740 were granted admission. Of those admitted 189 enrolled in the school. 2,409 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,983 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $30,810 plus fees of $875. UIU is ranked 677 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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UIU is rated within the lower 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Upper Iowa University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#677 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#457 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#19 in Best Colleges in Iowa
#16 in Best Private Colleges in Iowa
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#51 in Best Value Colleges in Iowa
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 980/1160 |
| ACT | 19/23 |
| GPA | 3.21 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,560 |
| Other Fees | $875 |
| Room and Board | $8,706 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,286 |
| Total One Year Cost | $45,237 |
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.