Upper Iowa University
Upper Iowa University is one of the thirty-three private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Iowa. The campus is located in a rural area, in Fayette.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 4,943 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 205 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 115 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 56%). Every year 41% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Upper Iowa University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $28,850, and fees were $750. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $28,850 and $750 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Rural |
| Number of Students4,943 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate56% |
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109 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1951 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/12/2008 - Current |
Admission
56%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 870 to 1020 |
| ACT | 18 to 23 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $1,200/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,200/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,200/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $509/credit | |
| In State Students | $509/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $509/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $54,000 | $54,000 | $54,000 |
| ADN | 70 | $84,000 | $84,000 | $84,000 |
| BSN | 125 | $150,000 | $150,000 | $150,000 |
| FNP | 50 | $25,450 | $25,450 | $25,450 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 99% of Upper Iowa University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 53% | $3,986 |
| Other Federal Grant | 29% | $342 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 24% | $5,044 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 81% | $17,122 |
| Federal Student Loans | 76% | $5,718 |
| Private Loans | 7% | $11,110 |
$23,525
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$26,384 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$21,335 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$22,352 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$27,695 |
| Over $110,000$23,814 |
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Student Population
4,271
Undergrads
672
Graduates
3,093
Women
1,850
Men
53%
Full-time
47%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
60% |
|
Black/African American |
17% |
|
Non-resident alien |
11% |
|
Hispanic |
5% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Iowa state board of nursing.
