| Location: | Midwest |
| Setting: | Rural Setting |
| Type: | Private |
| Size: | Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Peacocks |
Upper Iowa University is a private, four-year, liberal arts institution of higher learning offering degree programs to over 670 on-campus students and to over 3,600 center, graduate, and independent study students. Located in the city of Fayette in the scenic Volga River Valley of northeast Iowa, Upper Iowa University provides education to a widely diverse student clientele, including both recent high school graduates and mature learners.
Upper Iowa University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Upper Iowa University is approved by the Louisiana Higher Education Board, the Wisconsin Educational Approval Board, and the Iowa Department of Education for teacher education. The programs offered are approved by the states of Iowa, Kansas (restricted), Louisiana, and Wisconsin for veterans' benefits.
They had been accredited in British Columbia, but the accreditation was revoked after a review.
Upper Iowa University is a member of the following educational organizations:
Upper Iowa is the only NCAA Division II school in Iowa; the Peacocks' colors are peacock blue and white. It is currently a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. UIU was a Division III member of the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference until 2003.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 15% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference) Basketball (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference) Baseball (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 18,056 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 1,332 | 49% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 3,366 | 36% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 6,834 | 85% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,444 | 80% | |
Any Aid: |
100% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 67% (Selective) |
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| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 14% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 370, Math: 380 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 515, Math: 485 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 86% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 19, Verbal: 18, Math: 18 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 20, Verbal: 20, Math: 21 |
| Application Fee: | $ 15.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
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Question:
Has anybody attended Upper Iowa University and had success finding a job? Is it a good school?
I want to attend a school that is online, but that is also a real college and not just an online one. I just want some opinions on Upper Iowa.
12 months ago
Best Answer
Upper Iowa is another one of those private 4-yr colleges that was dying on the vine until it discovered online education. There are also campuses in Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, & Canada + several US states. Yes, it's "real" in the sense that there are still buildings and a campus in Fayette. It's but one of a long list of such "colleges": See this for more:
http://www.jobprofiles.org/schools.htm
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I live in Wisconsin and the classes are offered at another college in my town. Anyone heard of this? anyone went here?
24 months ago
Best Answer
A hybrid program sounds interesting and may create a larger networking basis. There are many “traditional” universities offering online degree programs and distance education. I mention these separately because even thought the terms tend to be used interchangeably, distance education encompasses correspondence, local campuses, hybrid, as well as online programs.
It is just a matter of finding a program that meets your career goals, an institution of higher education that is accredited, and the mix the fits your life. Greatest luck with your search.
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Please tell me anything good/bad, likes/dislikes. Even if you have not gone here, heard anything about it?
24 months ago
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a few people i went to university with went on for higher degrees from upper iowa. it was easy to fit into their schedules and the education is excellent. every one of them has a good career now.
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