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Campus & Student Life at Upper Iowa University

Home to about 3,077 undergraduates in 2020, Upper Iowa University is a small, private university located in Fayette, Iowa. Students who enjoy the peace and quiet of country life may thrive in this rural setting. Should you tire of the campus however, Upper Iowa University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Upper Iowa University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Upper Iowa University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Upper Iowa University Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Upper Iowa University Disability Services.

Upper Iowa University for the Military

While not a "service academy", Upper Iowa University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Upper Iowa University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Upper Iowa University for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Upper Iowa University

Upper Iowa University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Upper Iowa University

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Upper Iowa University

Upper Iowa University has a comparatively small, student body. There were 3,077 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,572 (51.1%). Part-time attendance was 1,505 (48.9%).

Full-timePart-timeTotal
1,5721,5053,077

Upper Iowa University is Ranked #503 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Upper Iowa University receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Upper Iowa University #503 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

Overall Diversity at Upper Iowa University

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Upper Iowa University by looking closer at the ethnic,  genderage, and geographic diversity metrics from the Upper Iowa University Diversity Guide.

Upper Iowa University Competes in the NCAA

Upper Iowa University has a total of 352 student athletes, 265 men and 87 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

Total Revenue (all teams)$5,329,388
Total Expenses (all teams)$5,329,388
Net$0

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Upper Iowa University Athletics

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