Overview
Established in 1857, the Upper Iowa University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the rural setting of the small town of Fayette (population range of under 2,500 inhabitants), Iowa. This institution also has branch campuses in Ankeny, Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Waterloo, Alexandria, DeRidder, Janesville, Racine, Madison, Milwaukee, Quad Cities, Fort Leavenworth, Fort Riley, Fort Polk, New Orleans, Fort Sill, Prairie du Chien, Wausau, Hong Kong and Singapore. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Upper Iowa University (UIU) is a small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Upper Iowa University (UIU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 168-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UIU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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private
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non-profit
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small sized
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moderately selective
University Identity
| Name | Upper Iowa University |
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| Acronym | UIU |
| Founded | 1857 |
| Motto | Deo Duce With God For A Leader |
| Colours | Blue and white |
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University Location
| Address | 605 Washington Street Fayette 52142-1857 Iowa United States |
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(563) 425 5200 |
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(563) 425 5271 |
| Other locations | Ankeny, Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Waterloo, Alexandria, DeRidder, Janesville, Racine, Madison, Milwaukee, Quad Cities, Fort Leavenworth, Fort Riley, Fort Polk, New Orleans, Fort Sill, Prairie du Chien, Wausau, Hong Kong and Singapore |
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics for some of Upper Iowa University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and as an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
Upper Iowa University's Facebook page review
Upper Iowa University's X page review
Upper Iowa University's Youtube page review
Upper Iowa University's Instagram page review
Upper Iowa University's official LinkedIn profile
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