Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001893
- Phone: (712) 328-2613 x4
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
51.28%FINANCIAL AID RATE
99%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
13:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
114FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$10,828Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Upper Iowa University (UIU)
2600 South 9th St, Council Bluffs, IA
UIU is a nonprofit private institution located in Fayette, IA and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. Enrollment at UIU is nearly 5,700 annually.
Areas of study offered at UIU include:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Public Administration And Social Services
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Education
- Health And Clinical Professions
Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. Most students accepted to this school achieve an SAT score between 760 - 1050, or an ACT composite score in a range of 19 - 24. Roughly 60 percent of all applicant were accepted at Upper Iowa University, with 23 percent of those admitted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at uiu.edu.
The cost of tuition is close to $26,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's tuition calculator to get a better idea of their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus for around a cost of $3,100 each year. Students enrolled at Upper Iowa University may qualify for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The mascot for UIU is the "Peacocks", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through oversight by the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Football (NCAA Division II)
Students who wish to get more about UIU may take a look at their website at www.uiu.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the candidates UIU accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Upper Iowa University has a total student population of about 4,400. The student body is made up of 85% undergraduate students and 4% graduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- The estimated tuition range is around $31,000-$37,000 per year
- Per unit charges are around $1,400 for part time students
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 99% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 99% | $22,576 |
Receiving Student Loans | 73% | $7,083 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Upper Iowa University may offer services to students like those listed below:
- Online course work available
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- * Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (since 2008)
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- * Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (since 2008)
Intercollegiate Athletics
Upper Iowa University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference)
- Basketball (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference)
- Track and Field (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference)
- Football (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Upper Iowa University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (A, B, C, M)
- Accounting (B, C, M)
- Human Resources (B, C, M)
- Organizational Leadership (C, M)
- Finance (B, C, M)
- Advertising and Marketing (B, C)
- Information Systems (B)
- Organizational Behavior Studies
Engineering Technology
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B)
- Athletic Training (B)
History
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (A, B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (A, B, C)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Human Services (B)
- Public Administration (B, M)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
- Disaster Management (B, C)
Social Sciences
- Criminology (A, B)
- Social Science (B)
- Sociology (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Upper Iowa University.
- Wartburg College in Forest City, IA (32 miles away)
- Luther College in Dubuque, IA (33 miles away)
- Mount Mercy University in Sioux City, IA (58 miles away)
- Clarke University in Pella, IA (61 miles away)
- University of Dubuque in Des Moines, IA (61 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Get a list of all the colleges in Iowa
- Browse our list of private colleges in Iowa
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001893
- Phone: (712) 328-2613 x4
- School Homepage