10 Interesting Facts about Upper Iowa University
- Upper Iowa University (UIU) is a private, nonprofit university located in Fayette, Iowa, USA, founded in 1857.
- UIU offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in areas such as business, education, liberal arts, science, and technology.
- The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and holds programmatic accreditations from various professional organizations.
- UIU is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II and competes in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.
- The university’s mascot is the Peacock, and the school colors are purple and gold.
- UIU has a diverse student body, with students from over 40 states and 25 countries.
- The university has a strong commitment to service and community engagement, offering numerous opportunities for students to volunteer and participate in service projects.
- UIU has a strong emphasis on experiential learning, with opportunities for internships, research, study abroad, and other hands-on experiences to help students apply their knowledge and skills in real-world settings.
- The university is known for its strong programs in education, with a variety of pathways to teacher certification and numerous partnerships with K-12 schools in the region.
- UIU has a strong tradition of providing access to higher education, with a variety of flexible learning options such as online and hybrid courses, evening and weekend classes, and regional education centers throughout Iowa and other states.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
65%
| SAT Range | 860-1160 |
| ACT Range | 18-23 |
| Application Fee | $0 |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| Early Decision/Early Action | — |
Tuition & Fee
| Description | Amount |
| Fayette Campus Undergraduate Tuition (Course load of 12-18 credit hours per semester) | $18,000 annually |
| Fayette Campus Undergraduate Tuition First Semester Fulltime | $9,000 |
| Fayette Campus Undergraduate Tuition Second Semester Fulltime | $9,000 |
| Fayette Campus Undergraduate Student Fee (The Student Fee is non-refundable and will not be adjusted when a student withdraws/changes enrollment status) | $1,000 annually |
| Fayette Campus Undergraduate First Semester Only Student Fee (The Student Fee is non-refundable and will not be adjusted when a student withdraws/changes enrollment status) | $500 |
| Fayette Campus Undergraduate Second Semester Only Student Fee (The Student Fee is non-refundable and will not be adjusted when a student withdraws/changes enrollment status) | $500 |
All Programs
Accounting (Bachelor’s Degree) (Available Online)
Accounting (Minor) (Available Online)
Accounting (Postgraduate Certificate) (Available Online)
Agricultural Business (Bachelor’s Degree)
All Science (Bachelor’s Degree)
Art (Minor)
Biology (Minor)
Biology (Bachelor’s Degree)
Business Administration (Bachelor’s Degree) (Available Online)
Chemistry (Minor)
Coaching (Minor)
Communication Studies (Minor) (Available Online)
Communication Studies : (Bachelor’s Degree) (Available Online)
Conservation Management (Bachelor’s Degree)
Corporate Financial Management (Postgraduate Certificate) (Available Online)
Criminal Justice (Associate Degree) (Available Online)
Criminal Justice (Minor) (Available Online)
Criminal Justice (Bachelor’s Degree) (Available Online)
Earth Systems Science (Minor)
Economics (Minor) (Available Online)
Emergency and Disaster Management (Bachelor’s Degree) (Available Online)
Emergency and Disaster Management (Certificate) (Available Online)
Exercise Science (Bachelor’s Degree)
Exercise Science (Minor)
Financial Management (Minor) (Available Online)
Financial Management (Bachelor’s Degree) (Available Online)
General Business (Associate Degree) (Available Online)
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (Certificate) (Available Online)
Graphic Design (Minor) (Available Online)
Graphic Design : (Bachelor’s Degree) (Available Online)
Health Services Administration (Minor) (Available Online)
Health Services Administration (Bachelor’s Degree) (Available Online)
Human Resource Management (Postgraduate Certificate) (Available Online)
Human Resources Management (Bachelor’s Degree) (Available Online)
Human Resources Management (Certificate) (Available Online)
Human Resources Management (Minor) (Available Online)
Human Services (Minor) (Available Online)
Human Services (Bachelor’s Degree) (Available Online)
Information Systems (Minor) (Available Online)
Information Systems : (Bachelor’s Degree) (Available Online)
Information Technology (Minor) (Available Online)
Information Technology : (Bachelor’s Degree) (Available Online)
Liberal Arts (Associate Degree) (Available Online)
Liberal Arts : (Bachelor’s Degree) (Available Online)
Life Science (Bachelor’s Degree)
Literacy Coach (Graduate Certificate) (Available Online)
Management (Bachelor’s Degree) (Available Online)
Management (Minor) (Available Online)
Marketing (Bachelor’s Degree) (Available Online)
Marketing (Minor) (Available Online)
Mass Media (Minor)
Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Master’s Degree) (Available Online)
Master of Education (M.Ed.) (Master’s Degree) (Available Online)
Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) (Master’s Degree) (Available Online)
Master of Public Administration (MPA) (Master’s Degree) (Available Online)
Master of Science in Counseling (MSC) (Master’s Degree) (Available Online)
Master of Sport Administration (MSA) (Master’s Degree) (Available Online)
Mortuary Science (Minor)
Nursing, RN-BSN (Bachelor’s Degree) (Available Online)
Organizational Development (Postgraduate Certificate) (Available Online)
Pre-Law (Minor)
Pre-Professional Arts Administration (Certificate) (Available Online)
Psychology (Minor) (Available Online)
Psychology (Associate Degree) (Available Online)
Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) (Available Online)
Psychology (Certificate) (Available Online)
Public Administration
Public Administration (Minor) (Available Online)
Public Administration (Bachelor’s Degree) (Available Online)
Social Science (Bachelor’s Degree) (Available Online)
Social Work Training (Certificate) (Available Online)
Sociology (Bachelor’s Degree) (Available Online)
Sociology (Minor) (Available Online)
Supply Chain Management (Bachelor’s Degree) (Available Online)
Sustainability (Minor)
Sustainability (Certificate) (Available Online)
Teacher Education (Bachelor’s Degree)
Teacher Leadership (Graduate Certificate) (Available Online)
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,572 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,505
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