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Upper Iowa University

Fayette, IA uiu.edu 2,021 students

Upper Iowa University's main campus is located in Fayette, Iowa, a rural setting in the northeastern part of the state. The university is known for its flexible academic calendar, offering courses in accelerated eight-week terms. Upper Iowa is distinctive as the only NCAA Division II athletic program in Iowa, providing a unique experience for student-athletes.

Programs
18
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$47,839
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$19,000
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Upper Iowa University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 33% of students receive Pell Grants; 49% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $27,503 $110,012
$30K – $48K $19,324 $77,296
$48K – $75K $19,842 $79,368
$75K – $110K $21,127 $84,508
$110K+ $25,690 $102,760
Sticker price (no aid) $19,000 $76,000
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Upper Iowa University

18 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing Compare across schools →
77
$70,224/yr High 9.3x
Public Policy Compare across schools →
71
$61,104/yr High 9.0x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
67
$55,854/yr High 7.8x
Accounting Compare across schools →
65
$54,152/yr Very High 6.7x
Finance Compare across schools →
65
$48,860/yr Very High 7.1x
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools →
61
$49,916/yr High 6.5x
Marketing Compare across schools →
57
$52,313/yr Very High 6.9x
Human Resources Compare across schools →
55
$49,106/yr High 6.6x
Social Sciences Compare across schools →
54
$56,221/yr High 4.7x
Subject-Area Teaching Compare across schools →
54
$43,739/yr High 5.4x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →
51
$41,802/yr High 5.1x
Psychology Compare across schools →
44
$42,183/yr High 5.6x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools →
42
$44,304/yr High 4.8x
Biology Compare across schools →
42
$43,311/yr High 4.7x
Criminology Compare across schools →
41
$43,170/yr High 5.2x
Human Services Compare across schools →
36
$39,389/yr Moderate 4.9x
Natural Resources & Conservation Research Compare across schools →
32
$34,347/yr High 6.0x
Design Compare across schools →
28
$31,122/yr High 3.1x