Upper Iowa University

4/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Fayette, IA
0 reviews

#17 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

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Overview

Total enrollment

3,941

Location Fayette, Iowa
Website uiu.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Remote Rural

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Upper Iowa University, located in the rural community of Fayette in northeastern Iowa, operates from a 100-acre main campus that features a mix of historic and modern academic buildings nestled within the rolling hills of the Volga River Valley. Founded in 1857 as a private institution, UIU has evolved to become a comprehensive university that offers both traditional undergraduate programs and extensive distance learning options through its multiple worldwide education centers. The university maintains a focus on business, education, and science programs, while also offering degrees in liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus provides traditional student housing options in several residence halls, and the university competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Peacocks, participating in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.

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Ratings

UIU is rated within the lower 31% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

Overall Rating

4 out of 10
Academics

3 out of 10
Resources

1 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

1 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Upper Iowa University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 970/1160
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 14/21
GPA 3.34

Acceptance Rate

96.5%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 33.9%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$19,475

Costs for Upper Iowa University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$19,475
Books and Supplies		$1,025
Other Fees		$1,025
Room and Board		$10,121
Budget for Other Expenses		$4,512
Total One Year Cost		$36,158

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$42,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

45% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Upper Iowa University are Business, Human Services, and Social Sciences. 40% of students major in Business, 17% in Human Services, and 13% in Social Sciences.