Applying to UIU

Acceptance RateSAT Median
92.95% 1,050
Upper Iowa University's acceptance rate is 92.95% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 695 students applied and 646 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into UIU.
UIU's acceptance rate places 19th out of 30 Iowa colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,050 and the ACT score is 16 at UIU. UIU's SAT score ranks 12nd out of 17 Iowa colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to UIU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Upper Iowa University is 92.95% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 23.99%. 414 men and 281 women applied to UIU and 385 men and 264 women students were accepted.
Among them, 92 men and 63 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at UIU.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at UIU
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants69541428100
Admitted64638526400
Enrolled155926300
Acceptance Rate 92.95%93.00%93.95%--
Yield 23.99%23.90%23.86%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Upper Iowa University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 6 students (4% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 38 students (25%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at UIU.
The median SAT score is 1,050 with 550 SAT EBRW and 500 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 590 and the 25th percentile is 500. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 570 and 25th percentile is 470 .
The median ACT composite score is 16 with 75th percentile score of 21 and 25th percentile score of 14 at UIU. The median ACT math score is 15 and the ACT English score is 15.
The SAT and ACT scores at Upper Iowa University are low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,164, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with larger programs).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at UIU
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total97010501160
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing500550590
SAT Math470500570
ACT Composite141621
ACT Math141521
ACT English141521
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Upper Iowa University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at UIU. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Upper Iowa University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
UIU Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramNot Considered
RecommendationsNot Considered
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayNot Considered
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to UIU.
Admission Information for Applying to UIU
Open Admission PolicyNo
Admission Informationhttps://uiu.edu/future/admissions.html
Online Applicationuiu.edu/locations/fayette/Apply.html
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsOffers within a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedCredits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate
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