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Upper Iowa University

Fayette, Iowa · Private · 1,994 undergrads

Upper Iowa University admits 96% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Upper Iowa University?

96% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 970–1160 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

452 applied, 436 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Upper Iowa University cost?

$21,119 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $35,133.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$19,891
$30,000–$48,000$18,416
$48,000–$75,000$11,248
$75,000–$110,000$19,858
over $110,000$24,839

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Upper Iowa University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Upper Iowa University's fall 2027 rule yet. Upper Iowa University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Upper Iowa University's site

What it's like

1,994
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
Rural
Campus setting in Fayette, IA.
68%
of first-years come back for year two.
27%
finish in four years. 41% within six.
$57.7k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$23.1k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Upper Iowa University is on

Easiest to get into in IowaCheapest after aid in IowaColleges for a 20 ACT

Questions people ask

What is Upper Iowa University's acceptance rate?
96% for fall 2024: 436 of 452 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Upper Iowa University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 970 to 1160 (IPEDS, fall 2023). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Upper Iowa University cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $11,248 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $35,133.
What is Upper Iowa University's graduation rate?
41% of students finish within six years and 27% within four (IPEDS).