UIU Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 49%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at UIU are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 34% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Upper Iowa University students
Race Percent of Students
White
66%
Black
19%
Hispanic
5%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
2%
International
3%
Race Unknown
3%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 49%

There are 33% more female students than male students enrolled at Upper Iowa University with a gender ratio of 57% women to 43% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UIU has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Upper Iowa University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
43%
Women
57%
Enrollment by gender for Upper Iowa University students
Gender Number of Students
Men
1,691
Women
2,250

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 49%

UIU draws 50 percent of students from Iowa, 47 percent from other states, and 1 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Iowa, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Upper Iowa University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
50%
Out of State
47%
Foreign
1%
Unknown Location
1%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$57,565 per year

40% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

3,941
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 61.1%
Part-time undergraduates 39.1%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=154493.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026