Overview
Student Population
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 1,098 prospective students applied, and 717 were granted admission. Of those admitted 185 enrolled in the school. 2,010 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,600 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $31,950 plus fees of $995. UIU is ranked 620 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 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
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Rankings
Rankings for Upper Iowa University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#620 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#392 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#15 in Best Colleges in Iowa
#12 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 | 860/1046 |
| ACT | 18/23 |
| GPA | 3.13 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,590 |
| Other Fees | $995 |
| Room and Board | $9,105 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,352 |
| Total One Year Cost | $46,992 |
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% |
Other Colleges to Consider
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.