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Upper Iowa University admissions

Fayette, Iowa · Private · 1,994 undergrads

Upper Iowa University admitted 96% of applicants for fall 2024 (436 of 452, federal IPEDS data). The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 970–1160.

The numbers

Applied
452
fall 2024
ACT, middle 50%
17–23
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
34%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$0
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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).

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

Questions people ask

What is Upper Iowa University's acceptance rate?
Upper Iowa University admitted 96% of applicants for fall 2024 (436 of 452, federal IPEDS data).
What SAT score do you need for Upper Iowa University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 970–1160. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (IPEDS, fall 2023).
Where these numbers come from
  • Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
  • Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)

Updated Oct 31, 2026Spot a mistake?How we get our numbers