Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA · Rural · 1,994 students
4
YearPrivate Non-profit
Rural
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About
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Location
Fayette, IA, 52142-1857 · Rural campus
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Nearest airport from college
MSP · Minneapolis
158 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$34,022
Avg net price
$20,942
Room & board
$10,121
Tuition
$19,475
Books & supplies
$1,025/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$17,715
$30–48k
$22,774
$48–75k
$18,720
$75–110k
$20,041
$110k+
$23,805
Admissions
Admit rate
96%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1090
ACT midpoint
21
Composite 17–23
English 16–21
Math 17–24
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Essay Requirements
Upper Iowa University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
38%
1st-yr retention
68%
Transfer-out rate
16%
Consumer completion
49%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
40%
Transferred
36%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
22%
Median earnings (6yr)
$48,776
Median earnings (10yr)
$52,766
Median debt
$25,000
Monthly loan payment
$265
Debt range (25th–75th)
$6,250–$27,687
Debt (90th percentile)
$37,350
Student Body
Men 41%Women 59%
25
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
32%
First-generation
45%
Median family income
$31,130
Independent students
74%
Veterans
2%
Avg age at entry
29.0
Part-time students
45%
Race & ethnicity
White
59%
Hispanic
9%
Black
18%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
4%
Unknown
3%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$48,776
10 years after entry
$52,766
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Institutional
Endowment
$22M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$6,035/mo
Instructional spend/student
$4,027
Federal loan rate
40%
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