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Private Non-Profit4-Yearmedium campus
Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA
2.4Average
93%
Open Admissions
42%
Graduation
About Upper Iowa University
Upper Iowa University is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Fayette, Iowa. With an enrollment of approximately 2,021 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. With an acceptance rate of 93%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 42%. Graduates earn a median salary of $52,766 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $23,172 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
93%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
42%
Enrollment
2,021
Total students
Median Earnings
$52,766
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$19,000
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,000
Per year
Average Net Price
$23,172
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
14 – 21
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
470
Median
470
75th
570
200800
ACT Composite
25th
14
Median
21
75th
21
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$19,000/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$23,172/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$92,688
10-Year Earnings
$527,660
ROI Multiple
5.7×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Upper Iowa University
Student Outcomes
42%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$53k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
2,021
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
