Upper Iowa University, IA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Nonresidential
Master's College and University
Main Campus
Upper Iowa University Rankings
Affordability54
Selectivity19
Retention27
Graduation1
Earnings46
Diversity54
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Upper Iowa University
62%
Bachelor’s
15%
Associate’s
24%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences1%
Business, Management, Marketing35%
Communication, Journalism1%
Computer and Information Sciences<1%
Education5%
Engineering Technologies<1%
English Language and Literature<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs12%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities7%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies2%
Physical Sciences<1%
Psychology8%
Public Administration and Social Service13%
Social Sciences11%
Visual and Performing Arts1%
Admissions
Getting into Upper Iowa University
50%
Admission Rate
535
Median SAT Math
518
Median SAT Reading
21
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)470–600
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)465–570
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)18–23
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Upper Iowa University
$30K
In-State Tuition
$30K
Out-of-State Tuition
$44K
Average Total Cost
$22K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $19K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $20K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $22K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $22K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $24K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Upper Iowa University
52%
Receive Federal Loans
$17K
Median Federal Debt
50%
Repayment Rate
$250
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 47% | 45% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 16% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 11% | 15% | 9% |
| >$110K | 8% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $17K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $18K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $17K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $18K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $37K | $27K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $28K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 44% | 50% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 50% | 54% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 61% | 58% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 67% | 64% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Upper Iowa University
71%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
25%
Withdrawal Rate
42%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 34% | 44% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 42% | 57% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 44% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 58% | 53% |
| Black | 17% | 46% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 51% | 62% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50% | 46% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 40% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 24% | 60% | 50% |
| Other race | 14% | 46% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Upper Iowa University
93%
Employment Rate
$38K
Median Salary
$26K
25 Pctl Salary
$52K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 90% | 89% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 91% | 88% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 88% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $11K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $26K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $38K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $52K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $64K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $38K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $41K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $43K | $36K | $35K |
Students
Students at Upper Iowa University
3,524
Undergraduates
47%
Full-time Undergrads
29
Avg Entry Age
651
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 61% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 39% | 32% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 20% | 9% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 62% | 70% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6% | 7% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 4% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 28% | 29% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 19% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 18% | 19% | 14% |
| >$110K | 20% | 18% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Upper Iowa University, IA
Northeast Iowa Community College
24 miles, N
Luther College
33 miles, N
Allen College
35 miles, SW
Wartburg College
36 miles, W