Upper Iowa University provides student-centered undergraduate and graduate educational programs through flexible, multiple delivery systems in an environment in which diversity is respected, encouraged and nurtured.

Upper Iowa University’s Fayette Campus offers programs of study in Business; Education; Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER); Liberal Arts; Mathematics and Science, RN-BSN and Master of Education. The students receive a quality education at an affordable price, graduating with less debt and the confidence to succeed in life.

The University Goals:
•    Two classes per eight-week term
•    Aggressive financial aid and scholarship programs
•    37 majors to choose from
•    Accelerated  Curriculum Emphasis (ACE) program - graduate in three years
•    Smaller class sizes allow for the individual attention you deserve
•    Iowa's only NCAA Division II Athletic Institution
•    Fayette County ranks 29th in the Midwest as "Best Place to Live"
•    Summer activities include: biking, river-rafting, fishing, golf, swimming, boating, and more
•    Winter activities include: skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, skating, ice fishing and more

Admission
Each application for admission is considered based on the following factors:
1.    Graduation from an accredited secondary school, or completion of the General Education Diploma (GED).
2.    Grade point average of secondary school work.
3.    Rank in secondary school graduating class.
4.    Results on standardized tests (ACT or SAT).
5.    Extracurricular activities and leadership.

Incoming freshmen can qualify for outstanding merit scholarships that can be renewed annually.  Freshmen scholarships range from $11,000 - $2,500 annually dependent upon high school grade point average and ACT or SAT test scores.

Financial Aid
The University provides financial assistance to over 99 percent of our  students. Assistance comes in three forms:
1.    Gift aid is usually called “grants” or “scholarships” and does not have to be repaid. Grants are usually based on financial need, and scholarships tend to be based on academic achievement or special talents.  Merit scholarships for incoming freshmen at the Residential University, which can be renewed annually ranging from $11,000 to $2,500 per year.  Merit scholarships are also available to transfers and international students at the Residential University, which can be renewed annually ranging from $6,000 to $2,500 per year.
2.    Loans are made to students at low interest rates and must be repaid, generally after students complete their education.
3.    Work opportunities are awarded to students through special programs providing part-time jobs when classes are in session or during vacations.