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Upper Iowa University

UIU

Fayette, Iowa 52142-1857

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Upper Iowa University is a private institution in Fayette with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 929, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2K undergraduates with a 22:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

41% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,766 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,172.

Established
1857
Motto
Deo Duce
Type
Private university
Conference
Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division III

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93%Acceptance
929SAT Avg
2,021Students
22:1Student:Faculty
41%Grad Rate
$52,766Earnings 10yr
$23,172Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Upper Iowa University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate93.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 929

Reading & WritingMid: 490
500590
MathMid: 470
470570

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1421

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

93.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

929

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$19,000
Room & Board$9,770
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$48,422
Average Net Price$23,172
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$27,503
$30–48K$19,324
$48–75K$19,842
$75–110K$21,127
$110K+$25,690

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$23,172

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

51.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

12

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (73)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,021
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
45%
Pell Grant Recipients
33%

Race & Ethnicity

White 61%
Black 17%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 2%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate41.5%
Freshman Retention59.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$48,776
8 Years$51,160
10 Years$52,766

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$41,800
Men
$52,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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