Upper Iowa University

https://www.uiu.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$18,000

44.8% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$22,427

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0661%

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

93.4%

695 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

3,102

52.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

42.1%

83 Graduates

About

Upper Iowa University is a higher education institution located in Fayette County, IA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Upper Iowa University were General Business Administration & Management (142 degrees awarded), General Psychology (88 degrees), and Elementary Education & Teaching (74 degrees).

In 2023, 1,035 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Upper Iowa University. 65% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (718 degrees), 4.46 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (161 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Upper Iowa University is $18,000, which is $−6,575 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Upper Iowa University was 0.0661%, corresponding to 1 out of the 1,514 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Upper Iowa University is $18,000, which is $6,575 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,427.

In 2023, 69% of undergraduate students attending Upper Iowa University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$18,000

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Upper Iowa University was $18,000. The cost of tuition at Upper Iowa University is $−6,575 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Upper Iowa University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,427

2023 Value

8.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Upper Iowa University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,427. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Upper Iowa University grew by 8.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Upper Iowa University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,644

Room and Board

$1,652

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Upper Iowa University was of $9,644 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 5.54% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,652. The cost of books and supplies increased by 65.2% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Upper Iowa University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

69% of undergraduate students at Upper Iowa University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 5.48% with respect to 2022, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Upper Iowa University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0661%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Upper Iowa University was 0.0661%, which represents 1 out of the 1514 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Upper Iowa University received 695 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 50.5% annual growth. Out of those 695 applicants, 649 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 93.4% acceptance rate.

There were 3,102 students enrolled at Upper Iowa University in 2023. 4% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Upper Iowa University has an overall enrollment yield of 24.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

93.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

649

Accepted Out of 695

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Upper Iowa University was 93.4% (649 admissions from 695 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 54.2%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 50.5%, while admissions declined by 14.8%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Upper Iowa University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

4% of enrolled first-time students at Upper Iowa University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Upper Iowa University had a total enrollment of 3,102 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Upper Iowa University is 1,634 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,468. This means that 52.7% of students enrolled at Upper Iowa University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Upper Iowa University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55.3% White, 14.2% Black or African American, 8.06% Hispanic or Latino, 2.58% Two or More Races, 1.84% Asian, 0.355% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.258% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Upper Iowa University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.8%), followed by White Male (28.5%) and Black or African American Female (9.36%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (49.7%), followed by White Male (18.7%) and Black or African American Female (14.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

52.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Upper Iowa University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,102 students. The full-time enrollment at Upper Iowa University is 1,634 and the part-time enrollment is 1,468. This means that 52.7% of students enrolled at Upper Iowa University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Upper Iowa University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

59%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Upper Iowa University was 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Upper Iowa University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Upper Iowa University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,715 enrolled students
Black or African American
442 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
250 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Upper Iowa University is 55.3% White, 14.2% Black or African American, 8.06% Hispanic or Latino, 2.58% Two or More Races, 1.84% Asian, 0.355% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.258% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 443 students (14.3%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 311 more women than men received degrees from Upper Iowa University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Upper Iowa University is white (718 degrees awarded). There were 4.46 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (161 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Upper Iowa University is General Business Administration & Management (142 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (88 degrees) and Elementary Education & Teaching (74 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Upper Iowa University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (73 degrees awarded), Psychology (126 degrees), and Education (174 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Upper Iowa University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,736,734 people), Accountants & auditors (1,060,930 people), Other managers (893,815 people), Secondary school teachers (588,011 people), and Financial managers (555,761 people).

The most specialized majors at Upper Iowa University in 2023 are Public Administration and Social Service (73 degrees awarded), Psychology (126 degrees), Education (174 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (37 degrees), and Business (380 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Upper Iowa University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Upper Iowa University are Public Administration and Social Service (73 degrees awarded), Psychology (126 degrees), Education (174 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (37 degrees), and Business (380 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Upper Iowa University are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Upper Iowa University.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
142 degrees awarded
General Psychology
88 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
74 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Upper Iowa University was General Business Administration & Management with 142 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Upper Iowa University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

362

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

673

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 362 degrees were awarded to men at Upper Iowa University, which is 0.538 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (673).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Upper Iowa University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 117 degrees were awarded to men at Upper Iowa University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.17 times more than the 100 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 100 degrees were awarded to men at Upper Iowa University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.855 times less than the 117 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

28%

100% Completion Time

38%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 28% of students graduating from Upper Iowa University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 38% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 38% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Upper Iowa University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
718 degrees awarded
Black or African American
161 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
53 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Upper Iowa University is white (718 degrees awarded). There were 4.46 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (161 degrees).

1.84% of degree recipients (19 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
471 degrees awarded
White Male
247 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
109 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Upper Iowa University is white female (471 degrees awarded). There were 1.91 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (247 degrees).

Operations

Upper Iowa University has an endowment valued at nearly $20.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.46M (7.16%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Upper Iowa University had a total salary expenditure of 47.5M. Upper Iowa University employs 12 Assistant professors, 10 Associate professors and 9 Professors. Most academics at Upper Iowa University are Female Assistant professor (8), Male Professor (6), and Female Associate professor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Upper Iowa University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 109 employees, Management, with 54 employees, and Service with 18 employees.

Endowment

$20.4M

2023 Endowment

3.38%

growth from 2022

Upper Iowa University has an endowment valued at about $20.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Upper Iowa University grew 3.38% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $29.3M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Upper Iowa University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$19.3M

2023 Salaries

3.85%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Upper Iowa University paid a median of $19.3M in salaries, which represents 40.6% of their overall expenditure ($47.5M) and a 3.85% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.19% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 11.6% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.31M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Upper Iowa University paid a total of $2.31M to 35 employees working as instructors, which represents 12% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

12 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

109 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Upper Iowa University were Assistant professor with 12 employees, Associate professor with 10 employees, and Professor with 9 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Upper Iowa University were Office and Administrative Support with 109 employees, Management with 54 employees, and Service with 18 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Upper Iowa University was Female Assistant professor with 8 employees, Male Professor with 6 employees, and Female Associate professor with 6 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Upper Iowa University.

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