Upper Iowa University

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

Contact Ms. Kathy Franken
Vice President of Enrollment Management
Email: frankenk@uiu.edu
Phone: 563-425-5868
Fax: 563-425-5323

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Business And Management
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management
Human Resources Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing/marketing Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Mass Communication/media
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Education
Elementary Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Trade And Industrial Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Software Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training
Health/health-care Administration
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-veterinary Studies
Premedical Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Natural Resources/conservation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Kinesiology And Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation And Leisure
Personal And Culinary Services	Associate	Bachelors
Funeral Service And Mortuary Science
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services
Public Administration
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Crisis/emergency/disaster Management
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Criminology
Social Sciences
Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art
Commercial And Advertising Art
Fine And Studio Arts Management

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,901

Applied

1,056

Accepted

4,275

Enrolled

Female Admissions

968

Females Applied

510

Females Accepted

53%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

933

Males Applied

546

Males Accepted

59%

Acceptance Rate

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
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	25th %	75th %
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
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

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

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%
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
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

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

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
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