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Upper Iowa University was founded in the year 1857. It is a private, non-profit university offering enrollment to more than 6,000 national and international students every semester. The main campus is situated in the city of Fayette, in the midst of the scenic Volga River Valley of northeast Iowa. UIU also has a number of off-campus locations in different parts of:
In addition, Upper Iowa University offers courses through international centers in:
UIU offers several associates, bachelors and master’s degrees in areas of study like arts, science, education, business administration and public administration. Certificate programs and online learning courses are also offered by UIU.
The athletics teams of UIU are known as the Peacocks, and the team colors are blue and white. Its men’s teams participate in football, soccer, basketball, wrestling, baseball and golf, while there are women’s teams in volleyball, soccer, basketball, softball, golf and tennis.
Fayette, IA is home to Upper Iowa University. Fayette is a quiet rural area. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Upper Iowa University go up to the Master's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in business and management, family and social work, and conservation and resource management.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 400. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 410 and 530.
Upper Iowa University has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 5,143 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at Upper Iowa University are 40 years old or older.
The school offers students meal plans. Upper Iowa University values student athletics, and belongs to the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Upper Iowa University
605 Washington St
Fayette, IA 52142-1857
General Phone: (563) 425-5200
http://www.uiu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 511 | business management, accounting, human resources, finance, MIS, marketing, organizational behavior, international business, ... |
| Family and Social Work | 232 | human services, public administration, social service professions, social work |
| Liberal Arts | 91 | social services, liberal arts and sciences, English |
| Education and Teaching | 81 | elementary school teaching, curriculum and instruction, physical education teaching |
| Therapy and Counseling | 74 | psychology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 61 | criminal justice and administration, criminology |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 24 | conservation |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 23 | sports and fitness management, athletic trainer |
| Medical Administration | 20 | health and medical administrative |
| Media | 13 | communication studies |
| Science | 10 | biology, chemistry |
| Engineering Technician | 7 | quality control tech, industrial tech |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 4 | registered nursing |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 3 | commercial art |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Upper Iowa University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,002 | 29 |
| Master's degree | 100 | 8 |
| Associate's degree | 41 | 2 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 14 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, Upper Iowa University had a total enrollment of 5,143 students (3,829 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 66% |
| Women | 34% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 91% |
| Graduate | 9% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 5% |
| 20-21 | 8% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 19% |
| 35-39 | 16% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 75 % |
Upper Iowa University offers campus housing for 519 of its 3,829 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Fayette, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Iowa Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,005 | 625 | 62% | 164 | 26% |
| Men | 605 | 384 | 63% | 109 | 28% |
| Women | 400 | 241 | 60% | 55 | 23% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 460 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 530 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 13% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 92% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,408 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,408 |
| Room and board | $ 6,382 |
| Room charge | $ 2,650 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,732 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,200 |
Financial Aid:
Upper Iowa University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 189300)
Upper Iowa University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 11 | 5 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 14 | 12 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $57,975 | 5 | $52,638 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $57,975 | 7 | $55,912 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $65,046 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $54,833 | 3 | $57,405 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $48,717 | 8 | $43,707 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 27 | $53,327 | 15 | $47,232 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
| Basketball | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
| Baseball | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 105 | 61 | 166 |
| Football | 42 | 0 | 42 |
| Basketball | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| Baseball | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 31 | 46 | 77 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Technology/Technician
Quality Control Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Upper Iowa University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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