Upper Iowa University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 4466 of 13,775 | In the World |
| # 1238 of 2,383 | In North America |
| # 1163 of 2,297 | In the United States |
| # 18 of 2 | In Fayette |
| # 5518 of 6,350 | For Law |
| Top 1-3 | For 1 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
96%
Enrollment
6,332
Average SAT
967
Average ACT
20
Avg. cost to attend
$20,426 /y
Aid receiving
98%
Undergraduates
3,054
Graduates
887
Male:Female Ratio
42:58
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Post-master's certificate
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Upper Iowa University has an acceptance rate of 96% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 96% | 96% |
| Applicants | 452 | 258 | 192 |
| Admissions | 436 | 247 | 187 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 148 | 85 | 63 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| ■ White | 43% |
|---|---|
| ■ Nonresident Alien | 2% |
| ■ Asian | 1% |
| ■ Hispanic | 9% |
| ■ Black or African American | 12% |
| ■ Two or more races | 2% |
| ■ Unknown | 30% |
Upper Iowa University majors
Upper Iowa University has granted 78 associate degrees across 4 programs, 590 bachelor's degrees across 40 programs, and 211 master's across 20 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Upper Iowa University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 33 | 133 | 35 |
| Psychology, General | 4 | 72 | - |
| Accounting | - | 35 | 20 |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | - | 18 | 29 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | - | 46 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 39 | 2 | - |
| Human Services, General | - | 38 | - |
| Public Administration | - | 18 | 18 |
| Criminology | 2 | 30 | - |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | - | - | 30 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | - | 28 | - |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities | - | 12 | 7 |
| Social Sciences, General | - | 18 | - |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | - | 17 | - |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | - | 15 | - |
| Organizational Leadership | - | - | 15 |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | - | 13 | - |
| Reading Teacher Education | - | - | 13 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | - | - | 12 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | - | 11 | - |
| Finance, General | - | 5 | 6 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation, General | - | 9 | - |
| Social Science Teacher Education | - | 8 | - |
| Management Information Systems, General | - | 7 | - |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | - | 7 | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | - | 6 | - |
| Homeland Security | - | - | 6 |
| Sociology, General | - | 6 | - |
| Curriculum and Instruction | - | - | 5 |
| Communication, General | - | 4 | - |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | - | - | 4 |
| Industrial Technology & Technician | - | 4 | - |
| Marketing, Other | - | 4 | - |
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | - | 3 | - |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs | - | - | 3 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | - | 3 | - |
| Sports Studies | - | 3 | - |
| Art & Art Studies, General | - | 2 | - |
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | - | 2 | - |
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | - | 2 | - |
| Education & Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | - | - | 2 |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | - | - | 2 |
| Pre-Nursing Studies | - | 2 | - |
| Art Teacher Education | - | 1 | - |
| Computer Engineering, General | - | 1 | - |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | - | - | 1 |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | - | 1 | - |
| Environmental Science | - | 1 | - |
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | - | - | 1 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | - | 1 | - |
| Mathematics, General | - | 1 | - |
| Public Health, General | - | - | 1 |
| Sports Communication | - | 1 | - |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | - | - | 1 |
| Grand Total | 78 | 590 | 211 |
Publications & Citations
Upper Iowa University has published 227 scientific papers with 3,723 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Environmental Science, Political Science, Sociology, Computer Science, Law, Psychology, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
153
/ 2,256
|
|---|---|
| Medicine |
106
/ 1,693
|
| Biology |
102
/ 2,419
|
| Environmental Science |
91
/ 1,534
|
| Political Science |
89
/ 1,343
|
| Sociology |
88
/ 1,449
|
| Computer Science |
82
/ 1,438
|
| Law |
82
/ 1,297
|
| Psychology |
77
/ 1,407
|
| Philosophy |
71
/ 897
|
| Engineering |
63
/ 1,510
|
| History |
62
/ 796
|
| Geography and Cartography |
59
/ 1,199
|
| Chemistry |
54
/ 1,832
|
| Physics |
54
/ 1,794
|
| Business |
52
/ 1,019
|
| Mathematics |
48
/ 1,046
|
| Archaeology |
48
/ 530
|
| Geology |
47
/ 1,154
|
| Economics |
45
/ 398
|
| Genetics |
44
/ 762
|
| Ecology |
42
/ 1,243
|
| Art & Design |
42
/ 557
|
| Biochemistry |
37
/ 1,084
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
32
/ 503
|
| Social Psychology |
32
/ 613
|
| Statistics |
32
/ 830
|
| Linguistics |
32
/ 200
|
| Paleontology |
32
/ 940
|
| Development Studies |
28
/ 292
|
| Psychiatry |
27
/ 334
|
| Pathology |
25
/ 525
|
| Anthropology |
24
/ 123
|
| Neuroscience |
24
/ 163
|
| Immunology |
23
/ 27
|
| Literature |
22
/ 448
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
21
/ 179
|
| Education |
21
/ 365
|
| Management |
20
/ 557
|
| Child Psychology |
20
/ 453
|
Annual publication & citation counts
19 Notable alumni
1. James Perry Conner
1851-1924 (aged 73)
lawyer
judge
politician
James Perry Conner was a Republican U.S. Representative from Iowa's 10th congressional district from 1900 to 1909.
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2. Charles W. Mullan
1845-1919 (aged 74)
politician
Charles W. Mullin was an American judge, lawyer and politician.
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3. Althea Sherman
1853-1943 (aged 90)
teacher
zoologist
scientific illustrator
artist
ornithologist
Althea Rosina Sherman was an American illustrator, educator, self-taught ornithologist, and writer who commissioned the building of the "Chimney Swifts' Tower" in Clayton County, Iowa. This structure enabled her to observe and report on the life cycle of chimney swifts, the first to complete such investigations. She published more than 70 articles in scientific and ornithological journals during her career....
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4. Mary Lundby
1948-2009 (aged 61)
politician
Mary Adelaide Lundby was a state Senator from the Iowa's 18th District. She served in the Iowa Senate from 1995 to 2009, serving as Minority Leader from 2006 to 2007 and as Co-Majority Leader in 2006. She also served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1987 to 1995, serving as Speaker pro Tempore from 1992 to 1994. Prior to...
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General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
UIU
Founded
1857
Motto
Deo DuceWith God For A Leader
Colors
blue, white
Academic calendar
Fall Semester (August - December); Spring Semester (January - May); Summer Semester (Varies)
Total staff
280
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Address
605 Washington St Fayette, Iowa, 52142-1857 United States
City Population
1,000
Phone
5634255200
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