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Upper Iowa University |
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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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| 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
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| Part-Time Undergraduate |
2,560 students
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| Full-Time Graduate |
155 students
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| Total Enrollment |
4,987 students
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| Total Dormitory Capacity |
519 students
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| % 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 |
- 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.
- Profile last updated: 00/00/0000.
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