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Fayette, Iowa 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 and family and social work.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 370. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 380 and 485. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume Upper Iowa University has broad appeal.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Upper Iowa University has 4,987 enrolled students (as of 2005).
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Upper Iowa University offers students meal plans. The school 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
Admissions Phone: (563) 425-5281
Financial Aid Phone: (563) 425-5274
http://www.uiu.edu
Upper Iowa University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 544 | business management, accounting, human resources, MIS, finance, organizational behavior, marketing, international business |
| Family And Social Work | 208 | social work, public administration |
| Liberal Arts | 104 | social services, liberal arts and sciences, English |
| Education And Teaching | 81 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 66 | psychology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 49 | criminology |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 17 | conservation |
| Engineering Technician | 12 | quality control tech, industrial tech |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 12 | sports and fitness management, athletic trainer |
| Media | 8 | communication studies |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 4 | commercial art |
| Science | 3 | biology |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Medical Adminstration | 0 | health and medical administrative |
Number of programs and degrees for Upper Iowa University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 997 | 24 |
| Master's degree | 69 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 45 | 2 |
In 2005, Upper Iowa University had a total enrollment of 4,987 students (3,433 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 55% |
| Women | 45% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 95% |
| Graduate | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 17% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 47% |
| Florida | 14% |
| Illinois | 9% |
| Wisconsin | 8% |
| Minnesota | 6% |
| Texas | 3% |
| Arizona | 3% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| North Dakota | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 51 % |
Upper Iowa University offers campus housing for 519 of its 3,433 (full-time) students.
(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 | 691 | 464 | 67% | 132 | 28% |
| Men | 409 | 241 | 59% | 72 | 30% |
| Women | 282 | 223 | 79% | 60 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 370 | 515 |
| SAT Math | 380 | 485 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 20 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 14% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 86% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (563) 425-5281
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,056 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,056 |
| Room and board | $ 5,540 |
| Room charge | $ 2,300 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,240 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,150 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,200 |
Financial Aid:
Upper Iowa University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 189300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (563) 425-5274
Upper Iowa University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 7 | 3 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 14 | 6 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $57,073 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $49,471 | 3 | $46,652 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $43,135 | 8 | $41,146 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 21 | $47,540 | 13 | $41,161 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
| Basketball | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
| Baseball | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 38 | 24 | 62 |
| Track | 15 | 17 | 32 |
| Football | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Basketball | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Baseball | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| All Other Sports | 7 | 5 | 12 |
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/Marketing Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Technology/Technician
Quality Control Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
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 ADMINSTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
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
(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 full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
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 campus housing 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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