Upper Iowa University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - FairQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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Upper Iowa University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 3,075 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1857 and is the only college located in Fayette, Iowa.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, and postmaster certificate are available at Upper Iowa University.

Majors
Offered
60
Upper Iowa University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 60 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Education, Psychology, and Social Work. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Upper Iowa University student retention rate is low at 57% (way below Iowa average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
57%
Bad
The graduation rate at Upper Iowa University is very low - 26%.

Student to faculty ratio at Upper Iowa University is pretty good - 13:1. Learn more on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is extremely high - about $32,600 per year. The additional fees at Upper Iowa University beyond tuition are nearly $1,100; this makes it a total of $33,700 per academic year.

Read the details about Upper Iowa University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
54%
Doable
According to government data, 1,405 applications were submitted and 762 were accepted, so it is not very hard to get admitted at this school.

This school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Upper Iowa University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,500
Medium
Upper Iowa University offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Upper Iowa University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D+
Unsafe
Upper Iowa University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 800 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low -- around $4,500 per year.

Based on the college crime numbers, Upper Iowa University appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Upper Iowa University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Upper Iowa University
605 Washington St
Fayette, Iowa
52142-1857, USA
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