Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA
4,275
Students
14,614
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
55%
Acceptance Rate
Rural
Setting
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Overview
Upper Iowa University is a Comprehensive institution located in Fayette, IA, in a rural setting.
Location & Contact
Address
605 Washington Street
Parker Fox Hall
Fayette, IA 52142
United States
Parker Fox Hall
Fayette, IA 52142
United States
Contact
Ms. Kathy Franken
Vice President of Enrollment Management
Email: frankenk@uiu.edu
Phone: 563-425-5868
Fax: 563-425-5323
Vice President of Enrollment Management
Email: frankenk@uiu.edu
Phone: 563-425-5868
Fax: 563-425-5323
Majors & Degrees
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Agricultural Business And Management |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Human Resources Management |
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| Management Information Systems |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mass Communication/media |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Teacher Education |
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| Business Teacher Education |
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| Education |
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| Elementary Education |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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| Reading Teacher Education |
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| Science Teacher Education |
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| Social Science Teacher Education |
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| Trade And Industrial Teacher Education |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Software Engineering |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Athletic Training |
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| Health/health-care Administration |
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| Pre-dentistry Studies |
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| Pre-veterinary Studies |
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| Premedical Studies |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biological And Physical Sciences |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Natural Resources/conservation |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Parks, Recreation And Leisure |
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| Personal And Culinary Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Funeral Service And Mortuary Science |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Human Services |
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| Public Administration |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Crisis/emergency/disaster Management |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminology |
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| Social Sciences |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Commercial And Advertising Art |
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| Fine And Studio Arts Management |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
1,901
Applied
1,056
Accepted
4,275
Enrolled
Female Admissions
968
Females Applied
510
Females Accepted
53%
Male Admissions
933
Males Applied
546
Males Accepted
59%
Applying
3.14
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2 Other requirements exist (see below) |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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| SAT Math | 503 | 440 | 510 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 18 | 23 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
29,700
Fees
750
Full-time student fees
8,460
Room & board
3,900
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Tuition deferred payment | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
14,614
Avg. Financial Aid Package
28,429
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
17,781
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,740
Avg. Loan Aid
938
Avg. Grant Aid
4,907
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
58%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
10%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
4,275
Total undergrad students
12%
International Students
55%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 5.45% |
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| Black or African American | 17.89% |
| White or Caucasian | 57.59% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.4% |
| Asian | 1.59% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.23% |
| Two or more races | 1.75% |
| Other | 2.83% |
Gender
Male (38.32%)
Female (61.68%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 56% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Winter Formal, Homecoming and Backyard BBQ
Winter Formal, Homecoming and Backyard BBQ
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
More
Most popular organizations:
Student Athlete Advisory Committee, Peacock Alumni for Student Traditions, UIU Science and Environment Club, Student Government Association and Peacocks for Progress
Student Athlete Advisory Committee, Peacock Alumni for Student Traditions, UIU Science and Environment Club, Student Government Association and Peacocks for Progress
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | Division 2 | |
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Cheerleading | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | No | No |
| Football | |
Division 2 | |
| Golf | |
Division 2 | |
| Soccer | |
Division 2 | |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | No | No | No |
| Track And Field | No | No | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Wrestling | No | Division 2 | |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Cheerleading | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 2 | |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | |
Division 2 | |
| Soccer | |
Division 2 | |
| Softball | |
Division 2 | |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 2 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 2 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 2 | |
| Wrestling | No | No | No |
Faculty
518
Total Faculty
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 72
Part-time - 446
Male - 240
Female - 278