Upper Iowa University

Fayette, IA · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Upper Iowa University reported a 93.4% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Upper Iowa University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Fayette, IA, with an SAT reference of 960 and an ACT reference of 21. The historical average net price is $20,942 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

93.4%

695 applicants

SAT reference

960

Combined score

ACT reference

21

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$20,942

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Upper Iowa University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)9709601160
ACT (composite, 1–36)142121

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

38.0%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

67.7%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

1,994

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Upper Iowa University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$17,715
$30,001 – $48,000$22,774
$48,001 – $75,000$18,720
$75,001 – $110,000$20,041
$110,000+$23,805

Top Majors at Upper Iowa University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing203
Education72
Psychology72
Health Professions63
Public Administration & Social Services56
Social Sciences54
Visual & Performing Arts15
Computer & Information Sciences11
Natural Resources & Conservation10
Parks, Recreation & Fitness10

Financial Aid at Upper Iowa University

About Upper Iowa University

Official website: https://www.uiu.edu/

Admissions: https://uiu.edu/future/admissions.html

Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Iowa University

What is the acceptance rate at Upper Iowa University?

Upper Iowa University reported a 93% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 695. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Upper Iowa University?

The historical 93% acceptance rate suggests Upper Iowa University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Upper Iowa University?

The imported historical records for Upper Iowa University include an SAT reference value of 960 and an ACT reference value of 21. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Upper Iowa University?

The stored historical average net price at Upper Iowa University is $20,942 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 99%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $25,995 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Upper Iowa University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Upper Iowa University is 38%. its stored first-year retention rate is 68%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Upper Iowa University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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