Upper Iowa University

605 Washington Street
Fayette, Iowa 52142
800-553-4150

Website: https://www.uiu.edu

Year Founded: 1857

President: Dr. William R. Duffy II

Enrollment: 4,659

Upper Iowa University

A private, nonprofit university founded in 1857, UIU provides more than 40 undergraduate/graduate degree programs to about 5,200 students worldwide. Students get a traditional college experience of excellent education, tradition, and innovation within a comfortable and welcoming campus environment in Fayette, Iowa. However, as a UIU education is an Education Built for Life, the University also has 21 U.S. locations-as well as a location in Hong Kong—with the evening classes, expert faculty, and supportive staff that students need to advance their career while still tending to family, job and other day-to-day responsibilities. UIU is also a recognized leader in online and self-paced education, so students never need to go far for an exceptional education.

Distinctive Facts & Features

• Five 8-week sessions and one accelerated 6-week summer session
• Flexible classroom, online and self-paced options
• Easily transfer up to 90 undergraduate credits or 12 graduate credits
• Repeatedly named a top Military-Friendly university
• 94% of graduates are employed or continuing their education shortly after commencement. [Source: 2018 Graduate Survey/Application (1366 responses/1618 surveyed)]

Student Profile

• Male: 38%
  
• Female: 62%
  
• Non-traditional students: 64%
  
• Military (Active or Veteran): 18%
  

Most Popular Majors

• Psychology
• Nursing (RN to BSN)
• Criminal Justice

Cost

• Tuition: $31,685      
  
• Housing: $3,399-$6,694        
  

Financial Aid Data

• Students with Demonstrated Financial Need: 87.3%
  
• Average Financial Aid Package: $16,961                 
  
• Percent Need Met (Need-based Aid): 69.1%        
  

Class Size

• Student/Faculty Ratio: 13 to 1
  

Athletics and Intramural Activities

• Athletic Division: NCAA Division II
  
• Athletic Conferences: Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
  
• Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (men's and women's lacrosse affiliate members)
• Great Lakes Valley Conference (women's bowling affiliate member)
• United States Bowling Conference (men's bowling) 
• Varsity Sports: National Association of Collegiate eSports member
• Universal Cheerleaders Association member
  

Co-curricular Activities

• Student Clubs and Organizations: 32         
  
• Intramural Activities: 26        
  
• Student participation in activities: 75%