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Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA · Private nonprofit · Remote rural · Website
- Admission rate
- 97%
- Open
- Average net price
- $21,119
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 31%
- Median earnings
- $57,736
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Upper Iowa University is a private nonprofit college in Fayette, IA with 1,994 undergraduates. It admits 97% of applicants, and admitted students average 1090 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $21,119 per year ($19,891 for families earning under $30,000). 31% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $57,736 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 97%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 695
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 649
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 24%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
ACT Composite17–23
136
What Upper Iowa University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $35,133
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $20,000
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$19,891
- $30–48k$18,416
- $48–75k$11,248
- $75–110k$19,858
- $110k+$24,839
Get a personal estimate with Upper Iowa University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 31%
- Freshman retention
- 68%
- Median earnings
- $57,736
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $23,105
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,994
- Student–faculty ratio
- 25:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 29%
- White59%
- Hispanic9%
- Black18%
- Asian2%
Upper Iowa University FAQ
What is Upper Iowa University's acceptance rate?+
Upper Iowa University admits 97% of applicants, which makes it open.
What ACT score do you need for Upper Iowa University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 17–23.
Is Upper Iowa University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Upper Iowa University?+
In Fall 2023, 695 students applied to Upper Iowa University and 649 were admitted; 158 enrolled.
Does Upper Iowa University consider legacy status?+
No. Upper Iowa University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Upper Iowa University require an essay?+
Upper Iowa University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Upper Iowa University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $35,133 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $21,119.
What is Upper Iowa University's graduation rate?+
31% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 154493 · How we use this data
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