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Upper Iowa University (UIU)

605 Washington St, Fayette, IA 52142

Overview

  • OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 00189300
  • President: Alan G. Walker
  • Fax: (563) 425-5323
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Rural
  • Student Enrollment: 5,741
  • College Alias: UIU
  • College Mascot: Peacocks

Upper Iowa University

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Student Services Offered

  • Remedial Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Assistance For Graduates

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning
  • Study Abroad
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered

    • - State Approved for Certification

Website:

www.uiu.edu

Mission Statement

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Accreditation

  • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

Facilities and Programs Offered

  • Library Available

College Carnegie Classifications

  • Basic Classification
    • - Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • - Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • - Postbaccalaureate Professional (Business Dominant)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • - Higher Part-Time Four-Year
  • Enrollment Classification
    • - High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • - Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential

Degrees & Programs

Awarded Student Degrees and Programs

The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact Upper Iowa University directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

Agriculture Operations

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Biological and Biomedical Sciences

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Biology--14-
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Business and Marketing Studies

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Accounting--1338
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Business Administration-26219-
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Finance--3220
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Human Resources--5219
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International Business--115
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Management Information Systems--7-
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Marketing----
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Marketing, Other-141-
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Organizational Behavior Studies----
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Organizational Leadership--226
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Communications and Journalism

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Communication, General--2-
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Sports Communication--5-
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Computer and Information Sciences

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Computer-129-
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Education

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Curriculum and Instruction---5
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Education Administration---2
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Education, Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities----
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Elementary Education--58-
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Elementary Special Education Programs---2
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Higher Education Administration----
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Physical Education--4-
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Reading Teacher Education----
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Secondary School Special Education Programs---2
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Social Science Teacher Education--8-
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Teacher and Professional Development, Other----
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Engineering Technology

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Industrial Technology--2-
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Quality Control Technology---11
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English Language and Literature

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English Language and Literature--3-
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Health and Clinical Professions

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Athletic Training--4-
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Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other--20-
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Long Term Care Administration----
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Nursing--33-
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Interdisciplinary Studies

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Liberal Arts and Sciences

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General Studies----
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Liberal Arts-334-
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Mathematics and Statistics

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Mathematics--1-
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Natural Resources and Conservation

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Natural Resources, Conservation--17-
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Physical Sciences

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Chemistry--1-
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Psychology

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Psychology--115-
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Public Administration and Social Services

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Human Services-4149-
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Public Administration-17012
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Public Administration and Social Service, Other----
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Social Work----
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Recreation and Fitness Studies

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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other----
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Sport and Fitness Administration, Management----
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Sports Studies--10-
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Security and Protective Services

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Crisis, Emergency, Disaster Management-26-
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Homeland Security--36
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Social Sciences

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Criminology--102-
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Social Sciences-171-
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Visual and Performing Arts

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Commercial and Advertising Art--8-
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Admissions

Disclaimer

The admissions information is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future admissions policy.

Admissions Quick Facts

Admissions Summary

Prospective students should view the admission and application details below to get a better idea of the candidates UIU accepts. Some of the details provided may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, a range of SAT/ACT scores of accepted students, as well as any college credits that may be accepted. This information can be used to get a better idea of your chances of getting into UIU.

Also, make sure to visit the admissions office webpage (http://www.uiu.edu), where you can learn more about any additional application requirements and deadlines.

The UIU admissions office phone number is (563) 425-5281. This is the last updated number we have on file, please contact us if incorrect.

You can also apply online here: http://www.uiu.edu

Admissions Links

Application Fees

  • Graduate Application Fee: $50.00 Fall 2011

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit

Considerations for Admission

  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • - Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • - Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • - Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • - Required
  • TOEFL
    • - Required

Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2011

 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants6745121,186
Number Granted Admission (%)411 (61%)302 (59%)713 (60%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)87 (21%)77 (25%)164 (23%)

Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2011

 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam42%
ACT ® Exam16098%

SAT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2011

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading--
SAT ® Math340560
SAT ® Writing420490

ACT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2011

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
ACT ® Composite1924
ACT ® English1623
ACT ® Math1824

Enrollment Data

Overall Student Enrollment

  • Total Student Enrollment: 5,741

    • - Undergraduate: 5,242

    - Graduate: 499

Student Gender

  • Total Student Gender

    • - Male: 2,291

    - Female: 3,483

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.7 : 1

  • Undergraduate Gender

    • - Male: 2,118

    - Female: 3,209

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.7 : 1

  • Graduate Gender

    • - Male: 173

    - Female: 274

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.6 : 1

Student Attendance

  • Total Student Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 3,144

    - Part-Time: 2,630

  • Undergraduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 2,706

    - Part-Time: 2,621

  • Graduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 438

    - Part-Time: 9

Student Race Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien130.2%
American Indian210.4%
Black1,00017%
Asian922%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander--
Hispanic1793%
White3,86167%
Unknown57310%

Student Age Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Age Under 1830.05%
Ages 18-192985%
Ages 20-214458%
Ages 22-2469712%
Ages 25-291,16820%
Ages 30-3494916%
Ages 35-3980814%
Ages 40-491,03518%
Ages 50-653196%
Age Over 6580.1%
Age Unknown440.8%

Graduation Rates

Disclaimer

The data listed below is for informational purposes only. Although graduation, transfer, and retention rates should be included in determining the performance of a school, it is only one of many factors to consider and may not provide a clear representation of the school's performance. These figures are based on a cohort or subset of students.

Graduation and Retention Rates Quick Facts

Retention Rates

The retention rate figures represent the percentage of first time students (full-time or part-time) that complete the first year and return the following year.

  • Full-Time Students: 56%

Overall Graduation Rates

 (%) of Entering Class
All Students45%

Graduation Rates By Gender

 (%) of Entering Class
Male42%
Female49%

Graduation Rates By Race

 (%) of Entering Class
American Indian-
Black17%
Asian-
Hispanic40%
White46%
Unknown100%

Graduation Rates By Number of Years to Graduate

 (%) of Entering Class
4 Years or Less33%
5 Years42%
6 Years45%

Tuition & Fees

Disclaimer:

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition and Fees Quick Facts

Alternative Tuition Plans Offered

  • Tuition Payment Plan

    - Allows tuition to be paid in installments over an agreed upon period of time.

To get a personalized estimate for the cost of attending Upper Iowa University, visit their online calculator by clicking the following link: http://https:

Estimated Cost of Attendance or "Net Price" for Full-Time Beginning Students

The "Net Price" figures apply to undergraduate students beginning full-time enrollment who have paid the in-state/district tuition and were awarded grants or scholarships.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Average Net Price$17,036$11,179$15,926
$0 - $30,000$17,822$9,447$12,418
$30,000 - $48,000$15,759$14,360$13,870
$48,001 - $75,000$17,115$14,531$16,401
$75,001 - $110,000$16,308$17,309$17,091
More Than $110,000$17,001$19,979$19,796

Undergraduate Student Tuition, Fees, and Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
In-District Tuition and Fees$23,356$22,350$21,418
In-State Tuition and Fees$23,356$22,350$21,418
Out of State Tuition and Fees$23,356$22,350$21,418
Books and Supplies$1,400$1,400$1,400

Undergraduate Housing Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
Room and Board$7,070$6,870$6,578
Other Expenses$2,400$2,400$2,400
Off Campus
Room and Board$7,070$6,870$6,578
Other Expenses$2,400$2,400$2,400
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$2,400$2,400$2,400

Undergraduate Total Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
In-District$34,226$33,020$31,796
In-State$34,226$33,020$31,796
Out of State$34,226$33,020$31,796
Off Campus
In-District$34,226$33,020$31,796
In-State$34,226$33,020$31,796
Out of State$34,226$33,020$31,796
Off Campus with Family
In-District$27,156$26,150$25,218
In-State$27,156$26,150$25,218
Out of State$27,156$26,150$25,218

Financial Aid

Disclaimer

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Financial Aid Quick Facts

Financial Aid Office Phone Number

The UIU financial aid office phone number is (563) 425-5274. This is the most up to date contact information we have, please contact us if incorrect.

Financial Aid Office Webpage

UIU Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Breakdown 2010-11

 # Receiving Aid% Receiving AidAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid201100%-
Any Grant or Scholarship Aid201100%$15,572
All Federal Grants10653%$4,628
Pell Grants10653%$3,571
Other Federal Grants8643%$1,302
State/Local Grants & Scholarships7336%$3,406
Institutional Grants & Scholarships201100%$11,895
All Student Loans19999%$6,633
Federal Student Loans19999%$4,571
Other Student Loans7638%$5,398

Federal Loans - Student Repayment Default Rates

This table shows the number and percentage of students who received federal student loans but had problems paying them back. A high default rate may represent a lack of quality instruction or a poor hiring climate for graduates of a school.

 200920082007
Default Rate (%)7.0%5.3%5.6%
Number in Default1037777
Number in Repayment1,4701,4321,351

Housing & Meals

Campus Housing Information - Room & Board

  • Are On-Campus Board or Meal Plans Provided?:

    • - Yes, the number of meals offered are based on the maximum meal plan provided.

  • Is Living On-Campus Required?:

    • - No

On-Campus Dorms - Details

  • Total Dormatory Capacity: 641
  • Estimated Cost for On-Campus Dorm: $2,850

On-Campus Board or Meal Plans - Details

  • Estimated Board or Meal Plan Costs: $4,220
  • Number of Meals Per Week Provided: 19

Crime & Safety

Arrests Made Per Year

This table reports the number of arrests made per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
On Campus
Weapons Related211
Drug Related736
Liquor Related927276
Residence Hall
Weapons Related-11
Drug Related235
Liquor Related907275

Criminal Offenses Per Year

This table reports the number of criminal charges per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
On Campus
Forcible Rape--1
Non-Forcible Rape2--
Aggravated Assault-53
Burglary1111
Vehicle Theft7--
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape--1
Non-Forcible Rape2--
Aggravated Assault-22
Burglary--9

Sports & Teams

Athletic Associations

  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

NCAA or NAIA Conferences

  • College Football Conference: Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
  • College Basketball Conference: Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
  • College Baseball Conference: Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference

Student Aid Amounts for Athletes

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Total Aid$2,230,534$1,265,102$965,432
Ratio (%)100%57%43%

Sports and Players Breakdown

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
All Athletes36528283
Unduplicated Athletes36127883
Baseball5555-
Basketball322012
Football132132-
Golf20128
Soccer522824
Softball17-17
Tennis7-7
Volleyball15-15
Wrestling3535-

Coaches Salary Breakdown

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Head Coaches-$51,218$35,695
Assistant Coaches-$23,949$24,662

Number of Coaches Per Team

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
All Coaches332211
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball532
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches321
Football88-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches77-
Golf211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Soccer633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Tennis1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Wrestling44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-

Faculty & Instructors

Employee Type Breakdown

 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees809349460
Faculty Status7777-
Tenured Faculty1717-
Graduate Assistants5-5
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service50877431
Primarily Instruction50877431
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial7373-
Other Professionals15113813
Technical and/or Paraprofessional776116
Clerical And Secretarial412813
Service and/or Maintenance36333

Full-Time Faculty Average Salary Breakdown

 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$55,367 (58)$58,043 (31)$52,295 (27)
Professor$72,643 (7)$76,301 (5)$63,498 (2)
Associate Professor$60,699 (12)$59,600 (8)$62,899 (4)
Assistant Professor$50,910 (37)$52,279 (18)$49,613 (19)
Instructor$45,372 (2)- (-)$45,372 (2)
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$63,743 (19)$64,601 (6)$63,347 (13)
Associate Professor$78,209 (2)- (-)$78,209 (2)
Assistant Professor$62,041 (17)$64,601 (6)$60,645 (11)
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$54,574 (77)$57,202 (37)$52,144 (40)
Professor$72,643 (7)$76,301 (5)$63,498 (2)
Associate Professor$61,170 (14)$59,600 (8)$63,263 (6)
Assistant Professor$50,863 (54)$52,423 (24)$49,615 (30)
Instructor$45,372 (2)- (-)$45,372 (2)
*Not all of the programs above may be offered
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
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