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Upper Iowa University

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Start: 2026-04-17T14:00:00
Location: Upper Iowa University

UIU

Fayette, Iowa 52142-1857

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Business-focusedRural

Known for business

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

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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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%

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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

5100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,000

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

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Programs (73)

Student Life

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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

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Forbes

#52

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Niche

#38

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More About This School

History & Fun Facts

•History Alexander-Dickman Hall, built in 1855, is the oldest building on the Fayette Campus and constructed of native limestone.
•In 1854, Elizabeth Alexander, a pioneer living near what is now Fayette, Iowa, proposed the idea of a college to her husband, Robert, who donated $10,000 toward the cause.
•In 1856, the first Board of Trustees meeting was held; articles of Incorporation were adopted; and classes began January 7, 1857.
•The university was affiliated with the Methodist Church until 1928.
•In 1861, a company of male students and faculty members enlisted in the Army to fight in the American Civil War.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

89Low

Estimated from IA state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Minneapolispop. 430K

165 mi(286 min)

Milwaukeepop. 570K

197 mi(341 min)

Chicagopop. 2.7M

223 mi(387 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

MSP Minneapolis-St Paul158 mi

MKE Milwaukee198 mi

ORD Chicago O'Hare207 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1053 mi · ~30h 25m drive

New York, NY927 mi · ~26h 47m drive

Hartford, CT978 mi · ~28h 15m drive

Providence, RI1041 mi · ~30h 4m drive

Albany, NY914 mi · ~26h 24m drive

Syracuse, NY791 mi · ~22h 51m drive

Rochester, NY717 mi · ~20h 43m drive

Buffalo, NY654 mi · ~18h 54m drive

Philadelphia, PA883 mi · ~25h 31m drive

Pittsburgh, PA631 mi · ~18h 14m drive

Harrisburg, PA790 mi · ~22h 49m drive

Newark, NJ918 mi · ~26h 31m drive

Washington, DC816 mi · ~23h 34m drive

Baltimore, MD827 mi · ~23h 53m drive

Atlanta, GA745 mi · ~21h 31m drive

Charlotte, NC788 mi · ~22h 46m drive

Raleigh, NC855 mi · ~24h 42m drive

Miami, FL1350 mi · ~39h drive

Orlando, FL1146 mi · ~33h 6m drive

Tampa, FL1154 mi · ~33h 20m drive

Nashville, TN533 mi · ~15h 24m drive

New Orleans, LA896 mi · ~25h 53m drive

Richmond, VA840 mi · ~24h 16m drive

Chicago, IL223 mi · ~6h 27m drive

Detroit, MI446 mi · ~12h 53m drive

Minneapolis, MN165 mi · ~4h 46m drive

St. Louis, MO303 mi · ~8h 45m drive

Kansas City, MO296 mi · ~8h 33m drive

Indianapolis, IN361 mi · ~10h 26m drive

Columbus, OH497 mi · ~14h 21m drive

Cleveland, OH525 mi · ~15h 10m drive

Milwaukee, WI197 mi · ~5h 41m drive

Dallas, TX746 mi · ~21h 33m drive

Houston, TX925 mi · ~26h 43m drive

Austin, TX928 mi · ~26h 49m drive

San Antonio, TX998 mi · ~28h 50m drive

Los Angeles, CA1546 mi · ~44h 40m drive

San Francisco, CA1641 mi · ~47h 24m drive

San Diego, CA1543 mi · ~44h 35m drive

Seattle, WA1512 mi · ~43h 41m drive

Portland, OR1532 mi · ~44h 15m drive

Denver, CO717 mi · ~20h 43m drive

Phoenix, AZ1274 mi · ~36h 48m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1042 mi · ~30h 6m drive

Honolulu, HI4034 mi · ~116h 32m drive

Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Check nearby accommodations

$80-150/night

< 10 mi

Airport Transit

Minneapolis-St Paul (MSP)158 miles

Rental car

237 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

316 min$190-316

Milwaukee (MKE)198 miles

Rental car

297 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

396 min$238-396

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award