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UI

Upper Iowa University

Fayette, IAPrivate NonprofitRural Setting
Open Admission • 96% Acceptance
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96%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$20,942
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
2.0K
Students
Small campus body
$48,776
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Upper Iowa University is a private nonprofit institution located in the rural setting of Fayette, IA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.0K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 96%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
2.0K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
96% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Rural

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading490 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
SAT Math470 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
ACT Composite17 - 23
1typical 50% range36
96%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing35% of degrees
Health Sciences9% of degrees
Social Sciences8% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,026
Earnings 5yr: $95,675
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,839
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,314
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,345
Earnings 5yr: $78,287
Debt: $35,004
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,924
Earnings 5yr: $71,926
Debt: N/A
Public Administration.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,374
Earnings 5yr: $75,905
Debt: $31,000
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,986
Earnings 5yr: $49,757
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,931
Earnings 5yr: $56,757
Debt: $46,649
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,858
Earnings 5yr: $66,929
Debt: $34,453
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,706
Earnings 5yr: $57,928
Debt: $41,006
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,110
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,736
Earnings 5yr: $61,823
Debt: $26,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,645
Earnings 5yr: $58,713
Debt: $37,608
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,526
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,558
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Social Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,430
Earnings 5yr: $43,032
Debt: $25,805
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,197
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,767
Earnings 5yr: $46,898
Debt: $43,447
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,511
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $36,875
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,858
Earnings 5yr: $59,781
Debt: $31,000

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$20,942
In-State Tuition$19,475
Out-of-State Tuition$19,475
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

32%
Pell Grants
40%
Take Loans
50%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$48,776
+8% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$52,766

Completion Signals

34%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
68%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$194/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

41%
Men
59%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 41% men and 59% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
45%
Part-Time Share
45%
Avg Family Income
$43,754
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