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Upper Iowa University (UIU)

Black Pinpoint Parker Fox Hall Box 1859 | Fayette, IA | 52142-1859

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01. Overview

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
1,121
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Acceptance Rate
94%
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Average HS GPA
3.05

SAT & ACT Test Scores

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
17 - 24

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Testing Policies

Superscore ACT
Yes
Superscore SAT
Yes
Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Academic GPA
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Standardized Test Scores

Selectivity

Admissions selectivity rating
72/99

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$28,850
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,500
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
1250
Transportation for Commuters
$700
On-Campus Room and Board
8370
Approximate Expenses per year
$40,670

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
17 : 1
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Total Faculty
533
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Terminal Degree
196

Gender

Women
271
Men
262
Minority
220
International
0

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

University Degrees

Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Terminal Associate
Transfer Associate

Prominent Alumni

Bill Andres

Former Chair of Hudson Corporation, now Target Corp.

David Vaudt

Auditor, State of Iowa

Harry Maue

Chairman and CEO of Stuart Maue Mitchell & James, Ltd

Arlie V. Bock

Generally accepted as the founder of modern sports medicine

John C. Baker

Inventor of enriched Flour

Derek Mosley

Youngest African American judge ever appointed in Milwaukee

David B. Henderson

First speaker of U.S. House of Representatives from west of the Mississippi

06. Student Body

Gender

62% female38% male

Out of State

55% are out
of state45% are
in-state

Students

56% are
full time44% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
3,991
Foreign Countries Represented
30

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.41%
Asian
1.48%
Black
19.69%
Hispanic
5.78%
Caucasian
65.61%
Unknown
3.06%
International
1.66%

07. Mental Health

Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings

Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported

Education & Training

Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported

Engaging the Whole Campus

Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Clinicians are trained to provide care to these specific groups:
Undergraduates
Graduate students
Racial/ethnic minority student
Students who are veterans
LGBTQIA+ students
Student-athletes
International students
Students on scholarship or financial aid
First-generation students

Peer-to-Peer

Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported

Residential Life

Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported

Student Orientation

Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
else {
Not Reported
}
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported

Mental Health in the Curriculum

The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported

Off-Campus Offerings

Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported

Health and Counseling Center Accreditation

Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported

Taking and Returning from Medical Leave

Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported

Counseling Demand

Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported

08. Campus Life

Fire safety rating
60%
Students
65%
First-Year Students
90%
Campus Environment
Rural
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes

Most Popular Places On Campus

Student Center

Liberal Arts Center

Dorman Gym

Andres Center for Business and Education

Suite style housing

Bing Davis Art Gallery

Most Popular Places Off Campus

Volga State Park

Pavo Blue Coffee Shop & Gift Store

Fayette Opera House

Sumner Sunset Theatre

Lilac Lanes Bowling Alley

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Deb Burns
Campus Visit Coordinator
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605 Washington St PO Box 1857 Fayette, IA 52142
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563-425-5821

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

7 Days a Week

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By Appointment
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563-425-5821

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
Varies

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly
Advance Notice
Other

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

Globe Iconcampusvisit@uiu.edu

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
October, November, February, & April.

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

Bus stop in Iowa City. Airport in Cedar Rapids and Waterloo.


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

Due to the many locations of UIU, please go to this page: https://www.uiu.edu/locations/

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Boarders Inn & Suites - Fayette, Iowa


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division II

Participate in intramural sports
11%
Participate in intercollegiate sports
10%

Men's Sports (Peacocks)

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Basketball
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Football
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Golf
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Soccer
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Wrestling

Women's Sports (Peacocks)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Disabled Student
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Dorms Coed
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Dorms Female
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Dorms Male
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Other

Special Needs Admissions

College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
29
Number of Honor Societies
1
Number of Social Sororities
8
Number of Religious Organizations
2
Join a fraternity
7%
Join a sorority
7%

12. Student Services

LGBT Support Groups

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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Description Dell Apple CDWG Microsoft

13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Notification DateMar 1

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$18,591
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$11,069
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,963
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
96%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$18,863
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$17,054
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):

01 - Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Career Services

01 - Alumni Services
02 - Classes
03 - Interest Inventory
04 - Internships
05 - Regional Alumni

Opportunities at School

01 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
  • Agricultural Business and Management, General.
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02 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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03 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Accounting.
  • Finance, General.
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce.
  • Management Information Systems, General.
  • Marketing, Other.
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
  • Organizational Behavior Studies.
  • Organizational Leadership.
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04 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Communication and Media Studies.
  • Communication, General.
  • Sports Communication.
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05 EDUCATION.
  • Administration of Special Education.
  • Art Teacher Education.
  • Business Teacher Education.
  • Curriculum and Instruction.
  • Education, General.
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs.
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs.
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities.
  • Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • Higher Education/Higher Education Administration.
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
  • Reading Teacher Education.
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
  • Social Science Teacher Education.
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other.
  • Trade and Industrial Teacher Education.
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06 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
  • Industrial Technology/Technician.
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07 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
  • English Language and Literature, General.
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08 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Athletic Training/Trainer.
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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09 HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
  • Critical Infrastructure Protection.
  • Homeland Security.
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10 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
  • General Studies.
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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11 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
  • Mathematics, General.
  • Mathematics, Other.
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12 NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
  • Environmental Science.
  • Natural Resources/Conservation, General.
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13 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
  • Sports Studies.
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14 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
  • Chemistry, General.
  • Forensic Chemistry.
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15 PSYCHOLOGY.
  • Psychology, General.
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16 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
  • Human Services, General.
  • Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other.
  • Public Administration.
  • Social Work.
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17 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
  • Criminology.
  • Social Sciences, General.
  • Sociology.
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18 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
  • Art/Art Studies, General.
  • Commercial and Advertising Art.
  • Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other.

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