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Upper Iowa University

605 Washington St, Fayette, IA 52142-1857 -

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School Notes Overview:

Upper Iowa University provides postsecondary education to a widely diverse student clientele, including both recent high school graduates and mature learners. Since the educational needs of the University's constituency vary significantly, the University is committed to maintaining curricular flexibility to provide for these diverse needs; it encourages lifelong learning. The educational process at Upper Iowa University fosters a sense of personal ethics and social responsibility, personal wellness, and understanding of the critical and creative thinking processes; it develops communication skills and promotes an awareness and acceptance of individuals and groups from various backgrounds.

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School Overview:

	Upper Iowa University
County	Fayette County, IA
Title IV Eligible	Yes
Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges II
Institution Level	4 or more years
Institution Control	Private, non-profit
Full-Time Undergraduate	2,272 students
Part-Time Undergraduate	2,560 students
Full-Time Graduate	155 students

Total Enrollment	4,987 students
Total Dormitory Capacity	519 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	92%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants	37%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received	$3,137
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants	40%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received	$3,832
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants	92%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received	$8,388
% Students Receiving Loans	91%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received	$7,080

School Notes:

Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private, not-for-profit university providing educational excellence and leadership development to approximately 6,000 students – both nationally and internationally – at our traditional campus in picturesque Fayette, Iowa; through our various online degree programs; at our U.S. centers; via our correspondence program; and at our international centers in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and Canada. Upper Iowa University is a recognized innovator in the delivery of accredited, quality education and is proud of its diverse range of student populations and progressive, flexible options for traditional and non-traditional students of all ages.
Students graduating from programs offered through the Residential University (Fayette Campus), will receive a bachelor of arts degree if the major is in business, liberal arts or education (except physical education or recreation). Students will receive a bachelor of science degree if the major is in science, mathematics, physical education or recreation. Those graduating from programs offered through the Extended University (the off-campus centers, external degree, and online students) will receive a bachelor of science degree (bachelor of arts degree for teacher education students). The associate of arts degree is available in business and liberal arts. Choosing a minor field of study is optional. Extended University also offers several certificate programs. The Master of Education degree is available on the Fayette Campus. Master of Business Administration and Master of Public Administration degrees are available through Upper Iowa's Online Program. The Master of Business Administration degree is also available at the Madison (WI) Center.
Upper Iowa University proudly provides undergraduate and graduate degree programs to a culturally diverse community of learners around the globe in a variety of delivery styles, without losing sight of its rich heritage and without compromise to the character and quality of its curriculum.
The University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org) and is approved by the Louisiana Higher Education Board, the Wisconsin Educational Approval Board, and the Iowa Department of Education (for teacher education in Iowa only). The programs offered are approved by the states of Iowa, Kansas (restricted), Louisiana, Texas, and Wisconsin for veterans’ benefits.
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In the News:

Construction continues on Upper Iowa building (Quad-City Times)
posted on July 4, 2011 at 06:53:35 pm
A new building that will serve as the Quad-Cities Education Center for Upper Iowa University is under construction in Bettendorf and is expected to be completed in October.
UIU receives $7.5 million gift to fund the transformation of its football complex (Newspapers of Fayette County)
posted on June 29, 2011 at 02:58:26 am
Upper Iowa University (UIU) has received a $7.5 million gift that will fund a renovation of the current UIU football stadium complex at the Fayette campus. Steve and Diane Harms of West Des Moines, presented the gift to the University to conclude the silent phase of UIU’s first-ever comprehensive capital campaign. The 10-year campaign entered its public phase May 25.
Upper Iowa U. receives $7.5M gift to renovate football stadium (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
posted on May 27, 2011 at 09:57:13 pm
FAYETTE, Iowa --- Upper Iowa University (UIU) has received a $7.5 million gift that will fund a renovation of the current UIU football stadium complex at the Fayette campus.
Upper Iowa Gets $7.5 Million Gift for Football Stadium Renovation (KCRG-TV9 Cedar Rapids)
posted on May 27, 2011 at 09:37:08 pm
FAYETTE, Iowa – Upper Iowa University has received a $7.5 million gift that will fund a renovation of the football stadium complex at the Fayette campus.
Upper Iowa Receives $7.5 Million Gift to Transform Football Complex on Campus (KCRG-TV9 Cedar Rapids)
posted on May 26, 2011 at 09:47:32 pm
FAYETTE, Iowa – Upper Iowa University (UIU) has received a $7.5 million gift that will fund a renovation of the current UIU football stadium complex at the Fayette campus.