Upper Iowa University (UIU)

50%

Acceptance Rate

$22,576

Avg.Financial Aid

001893

FAFSA Code

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Type Control of Institution - Public/Private
Private, Not-For-Profit
Acceptance Rate:
N/A
Level
4 Years
Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.
Not applicable
Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.
HLC
Website
https://www.uiu.edu
Student Population Number of Students attending College
4,392
On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?
Yes

Founded in the year 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private not-for-profit university that has been dedicated to providing and enabling higher quality education to help students reach their higher potential. The mission of the university is to provide quality educational opportunities accessible through varied delivery methods to inspire success and empower lives.

The student-centered policies have made the university a recognized innovator in offering programs through multiple delivery systems. The programs are designed in order to fit for any learner from any financial background.

The university provides quality education in a variety of disciplines such as accounting, art, chemistry, biology, forensic science, English, and human resource management to name a few. The undergraduate degree offers bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, certificate programs in a plethora of majors and minors to choose from.

The graduate programs offered by the university include master's degrees, graduate certificate, and post-graduate certificate.

UIU accreditation is by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

The acceptance rate is 56% with a total graduation rate of 44%. The total student population is 4,392 including both the full-time and part-time students.

The student-faculty ratio is 16:1 which allows a good interaction between the faculty and students.

Location & Contact

Email:

INFO@UIU.EDU

Phone:

5634255200

Fax:

5634255323

Address

605 Washington St

Rankings

It ranks between 128 to 165 in Regional Universities Midwest.
It ranks 107 in Best Online Bachelor's Program.
It ranks 189 in Best Online MBA Programs.

Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
FALSE
Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.
50%
SAT Range
935 - 1170
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
ACT Range
18 - 23
High School GPA
Required
Application Fee
FALSE$
Accept Common App
Yes

Upper Iowa University accepts applicants from all over the globe, all they have to do is follow a simple application process and the students will be one step closer to the career of their dreams. The applicants need to complete the application form, official transcripts, and submit the proof for English proficiency.

It should be noted that the different programs offered by the university might have their individual requirements.

The institute has an acceptance rate of 50% which indicates that the intake process might be selective and the candidates should prepare their application accordingly.

A student must maintain the SAT and ACT range of 935 - 1170 and 18 - 23 to be able to get into the university.

Upper Iowa University Admissions Office

Upper Iowa University
605 Washington St.
Fayette, IA 52142

Phone - 563-425-5372

Email - campuspolice@uiu.edu

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Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.
$21,630
Average Annual Cost
$29,600

Additional Costs:

Books And Supplies
$1,560
Other Fees
$750
Room And Board The charges for an academic year for ooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.
$9,760
Budget For Other Expenses
$3,286

Total One Year Cost

$45,056

The cost of attendance involves various factors that the applicants should keep in mind so that they have a clear understanding of how much they are investing in their education.

Some of the most important factors include the average annual cost which is close to $29,600

Following are the costs involved in the total tuition:

Other fees - $750

Books and Supplies - $1,560

Room and Board - $9,760

However, applicants should have an in-depth understanding of how much they are spending and should therefore thoroughly study all the requirements of their programs in case there are some additional costs are involved.

For more information, we suggest you visit the official website or our tuition page by clicking below.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Master's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

13:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

71%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

39%

Male Professors

61%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Student Body

Undergraduate Students

3,741

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

43%

Full-time / Part-time

52% / 48%

Students Gender

Male

39%

US National: 44%

Female

61%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

64%

Unknown

Black

20%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Non Resident alien

Asian

American Indian/Alaska native

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

55%

Out Of State

42%

In State

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$57,566 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 80% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

Freshmen Live on Campus

80%

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

$3,750/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,704/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$4,704/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Pete the Peacock

School Colors

Columbia blue and white

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference

Total Male Athletes

238

Total Female Athletes

110

Intramural Sports

Sports Club

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Bowling

Cross Country

Football

Golf

Soccer

Track and Field

Wrestling

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Bowling

Cheerleading-Dance Team

Cross Country

Golf

Lacrosse

Soccer

Softball

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Security

The university offers on-campus housing facilities to the students who wish to stay on the campus. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $8,706 per year. Upper Iowa University has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at UIU costs around $4,704 per year. To ensure the safety and security of students, the university has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr escort safety rides. There are around 38% male and 62% female students enrolled at the university.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$38,400/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$42,900/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$15,000 - $30,118

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$156 - $313

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

99%

Average Aid Per Year

$22,576

Students Receiving Federal Grants

40%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,856

Students Receiving State Aid

25%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,527

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

97%

Average Aid Per Year

$19,573

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$25,198

$30K - $48K

$24,398

$48K - $75K

$21,951

$75K - $110K

$21,843

> $110K

$19,924

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$6,103,427

The Office of Financial Aid not only explains you with the complete details about the tuition but also helps you to attain the eligible financial aid. The FAFSA form must be filled by the students to analyze the eligibility. Upper Iowa University federal school code is 001893.

The Federal-Aid includes Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), TEACH Grant, Federal Work-Study, Direct Subsidized Loan, and so on. Federal grants amount to $4,856
The Institutional Aid that amounts to $19,573 include Emergency Funding Grant, Trustee Scholarship, Presidential Scholarship, Dean's Scholarship, and Achievement Scholarship
The State Aid amouunts to $5,527 include the Iowa Tuition Grant.
Financial assistance in the form of gift aid amounts to $22,576.

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