Upper Iowa University Admission
Acceptance Rate
96.46%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
33.94%
Freshmen Enrollment
148
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 452 students have applied and 436 students have allowed to admit to Upper Iowa University (Acceptance rate: 96.46%). UIU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 33.94 % where 148 students have finally enrolled out of 436 admitted students.
UIU acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Graceland University-Lamoni and Maharishi International University, its acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average (relatively easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 85.08%).
UIU enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 34.43%).
How to Apply to Upper Iowa University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UIU. UIU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://uiu.edu/future/admissions.html |
|---|---|
| Online Application | uiu.edu/locations/fayette/Apply.html |
| Financial Aid | https://uiu.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://uiu.edu/financial-aid/net-price-calculator.html |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.uiu.edu/future/military-veterans/index.html |
| Athletic | uiupeacocks.com/sports/2010/6/28/Compliance.aspx |
| Disability Service | https://www.uiu.edu/support/disability-services.html |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UIU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Upper Iowa University is 0 and the average ACT score is 21. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Upper Iowa University is lower than the schools (average score is 1,170). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Iowa University | 0 | 21 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,170 | 22 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa | 1,112 | 67 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Upper Iowa University, 3 students submitted SAT scores (2% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 0 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mathematics | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Upper Iowa University, 19 students submitted ACT scores (13% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 21 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 17 | 21 | 23 |
| English | 16 | 18 | 21 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 21 | 24 |
UIU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Upper Iowa University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
2 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |