Upper Iowa University

Fayette, IA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Rural

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About Upper Iowa University

Upper Iowa University is a small, private nonprofit institution in Fayette, IA, in a rural setting. It enrolls about 1,994 students. The acceptance rate is 96%. 34% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $52,766.

96%

Acceptance

$20,942

Net price

1,994

Enrollment

34%

Grad rate

Report Card

C-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

96%

Acceptance rate

1,090

SAT average

ACT midpoint

ACT Composite17–23

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$20,942

Average net price

$19,475

In-state tuition

$19,475

Out-of-state tuition

$10,121

Room & board

$1,025

Books & supplies

$34,022

Total cost of attendance

32%

Students receiving Pell grants

40%

Students with federal loans

$25,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$17,715

$30–48K

$22,774

$48–75K

$18,720

$75–110K

$20,041

$110K+

$23,805

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business33.3%

Psychology13.6%

Education11.0%

Health & Nursing9.4%

Social Sciences7.2%

Humanities6.5%

Natural Resources3.2%

Computer Science1.8%

Visual & Performing Arts1.6%

Parks & Recreation1.4%

After Graduation

$52,766

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$48,776

Median earnings (6 yrs)

34%

Graduation rate

68%

Retention rate

79%

Earn more than a HS grad

$4,027

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,994

Total enrollment

45%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

45%

First-generation

Gender balance

59% women

41% men

Race & ethnicity

White

59%

Black

18%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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