Upper Iowa University (UIU)

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Rural: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	752
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	65%
Students retention rate	55%
On-time graduation rate	39%

Located in Fayette, Iowa, UIU is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Upper Iowa University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, UIU emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at UIU is reported to be 39%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Iowa state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 73% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at UIU is 55% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Iowa is 86%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at UIU do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

64.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$33,609

Cost of attendance at Upper Iowa University in 2022 for students from Iowa.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$9,543
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$33,609

Cost of attendance at Upper Iowa University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$25,701
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at Upper Iowa University received on average $24,104 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$24,104

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	71	37%	$4,563	$323,962
Other Federal Grant	79	41%	$5,513	$435,504
State Grant/Scholarships	26	13%	$5,829	$151,558
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	181	94%	$21,793	$3,944,458
Total Grant & Scholarships	188	97%	$24,104	$4,531,520

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Upper Iowa University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Upper Iowa University students is 38.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 42.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 35.2%.

38.5%

African American 14.5% 9 students
white 49.4% 79 students
hispanic 28.6% 2 students
International Students 42.9% 3 students
Mixed Race 33.3% 3 students

Sport Conferences

Football Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Baseball Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Basketball Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Track and Cross Country Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Upper Iowa University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Upper Iowa University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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