“Private university in Fayette, IA — the only NCAA Division II program in Iowa.”
Upper Iowa University is a private university in Fayette, Iowa, founded in 1857. It enrolls around 3,000 students, offers 29 undergraduate majors and 6 graduate programs, and operates on two eight-week terms per semester.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$19,475
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
29 undergraduate majors including art, business, conservation management, education, human services, IT, liberal arts, math, nursing, psychology, and science.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $19,475
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
