Upper Iowa University

Upper Iowa University is one of the leading colleges in Iowa with the acceptance rate of 94%. Deadlines for application are . For more information, call 563-425-5821 or send email at campusvisit@uiu.edu.

Admissions
Academics
Tuition & Aid
Student Body
Campus Life
Careers

Admissions

  • Overview

    • Applicants: 1,121
    • Average HS GPA: 3.05
    • Acceptance Rate: 94%
  • GPA Breakdown

    • 17% 3.75 - 3.99
    • 12% 3.50 - 3.74
    • 11% 3.25 - 3.49
    • 14% 3.00 - 3.24
    • 22% 2.50 - 2.99
    • 22% 2.00 - 2.49
    • 1% 1.00 - 1.99
    • 1% Below 1.0
  • SAT & ACT Test Scores

    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    17 - 24
    SAT Math 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    N/A - N/A
    ACT Composite Scores 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    N/A - N/A

Academics

  • Majors

    AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
    Agricultural Business and Management, General.
    BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
    BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Accounting.
    Finance, General.
    Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
    International Business/Trade/Commerce.
    Management Information Systems, General.
    Marketing, Other.
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
    Organizational Behavior Studies.
    Organizational Leadership.
    COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Communication and Media Studies.
    Communication, General.
    Sports Communication.
    EDUCATION.
    Administration of Special Education.
    Art Teacher Education.
    Business Teacher Education.
    Curriculum and Instruction.
    Education, General.
    Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs.
    Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs.
    Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities.
    Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship.
    Elementary Education and Teaching.
    Higher Education/Higher Education Administration.
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
    Reading Teacher Education.
    Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
    Social Science Teacher Education.
    Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other.
    Trade and Industrial Teacher Education.
    ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
    Industrial Technology/Technician.
    ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
    English Language and Literature, General.
    HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Athletic Training/Trainer.
    Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
    Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
    HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
    Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
    Critical Infrastructure Protection.
    Homeland Security.
    LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
    General Studies.
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
    MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
    Mathematics, General.
    Mathematics, Other.
    NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
    Environmental Science.
    Natural Resources/Conservation, General.
    PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
    Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
    Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
    Sports Studies.
    PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
    Chemistry, General.
    Forensic Chemistry.
    PSYCHOLOGY.
    Psychology, General.
    PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
    Human Services, General.
    Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other.
    Public Administration.
    Social Work.
    SOCIAL SCIENCES.
    Criminology.
    Social Sciences, General.
    Sociology.
    VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
    Art/Art Studies, General.
    Commercial and Advertising Art.
    Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other.
  • Degrees

    • Associate
    • Bachelor's
    • Certificate
    • Master's
    • Terminal Associate
    • Transfer Associate

Tuition & Aid

  • Dates

    Notification Date
    Mar 1
  • Required Forms

    • FAFSA
  • Expenses per Academic Year

    Tuition
    $28850
    Required Fees
    $750
    Average Cost for Books and Supplies
    $1500
    Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
    No
    Board for Commuters
    $1250
    Transportation for Commuters
    $700
    On-Campus Room and Board
    $8370
  • Available Aid

    Financial Aid Methodology
    Federal
    Scholarships and Grants Need-Based
    • Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
    • Need-Based Federal Pell
    • Need-Based Private Scholarships
    • Need-Based SEOG
    • Need-Based State Scholarships
    Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
    • Direct PLUS Loans
    • Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    • Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
    • Federal Perkins Loans
    Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
    Yes
    Direct Lender
    Yes
  • Financial Aid Rating

    • Financial Aid Rating 72/99

Student Body

  • Student Body Profile

    Total Undergraduate Enrollment
    3991
    Foreign Countries Represented
    30
  • Demographics

    • Asian 1.48%
    • African-American 19.69%
    • Hispanic 5.78%
    • Caucasian 65.61%
    • Male 38%
    • Female 62%
    • Аre out of state 55

Campus Life

  • Campus Life

    Undergrads living on campus
    65%
    Help finding off-campus housing
    Yes
    Quality of life rating 90/99
    First-Year Students living on campus
    N/A
    Campus Environment
    Rural
    Fire safety rating
    N/A
  • Special Needs Admissions

    College Entrance Tests Required
    Yes
    Interview Required
    No
  • Student Activities

    Registered Student Organizations
    29
    Number of Honor Societies
    1
    Number of Social Sororities
    8
  • Sports

    Athletic Division
    Division II
    Men's Sports (Crimson) (7)
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Cheerleading
    • Football
    • Golf
    • Soccer
    • Wrestling
    Women's Sports (Crimson) (11)
    • Basketball
    • Cheerleading
    • Cross Country
    • Golf
    • Lacrosse
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Tennis
    • Track Field Indoor
    • Track Field Outdoor
    • Volleyball
  • Student Services

    LGBT Support Groups: Related services are provided by our counseling office and we do annual sensitivity training.
  • Sustainability

    N/A

    Green rating
    N/A
  • Campus Security Report

    Campus Security Report
    The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclosetheir security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annualcrime report and provide timely warnings to students and campusemployees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat tostudents and campus employees.
    Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety foradditional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
    The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's CampusSecurity Reports where available. Applicants can also access allschool-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety andSecurity Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office ofPostsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/

  • Other Information

    Campus-wide Internet Network
    Yes
    % of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
    100

Careers

  • Graduation Rates

    Graduate in 4 years
    N/A
    Graduate in 5 years
    N/A
    Graduate in 6 years
    N/A
  • Career Services

    On-Campus Job Interviews Available
    Yes
    Career Services
    • Alumni Services
    • Classes
    • Interest Inventory
    • Internships
    • Regional Alumni
    Opportunities at School
    • Internship
  • ROI & Outcomes

    Information from PayScale:
    Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Percent High Job Meaning
    N/A
    Percent STEM
    N/A
  • Return on Investment (ROI) rating 0/99

    Contact & Visit

    • Campus Tours

      Campus Visiting Center
      • 7 Days a Week
      • By Appointment
      • 563-425-5821
      Campus Tours
      • Appointment Required: Yes
      • Dates: Year-round
      • Times: Varies
      • Average Length: Varies
    • On Campus Interview

      Campus Interviews
      Yes
      Information Sessions
      Available
      Times
      October, November, February, & April.