Upper Iowa University Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Fayette, IA · Private · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 96% for fall 2024
  • ACT, middle 50%: 17–23 composite
  • Average net price: $22,427 a year (2022–23)
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Upper Iowa University GPA requirements

Upper Iowa University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Upper Iowa University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Upper Iowa University acceptance rate

Upper Iowa University admitted 436 of 452 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 96%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Upper Iowa University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Fayette, Iowa, with 3,054 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Upper Iowa University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
ACT Composite172123
ACT English161821
ACT Math172124
13% submitted ACT scores, as Upper Iowa University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1090 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Upper Iowa University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Not considered
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Not considered
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Upper Iowa University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Upper Iowa University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $22,427 a year at Upper Iowa University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Is Upper Iowa University hard to get into?

Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Upper Iowa University admitted 96% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

How much does GPA matter at Upper Iowa University?

A lot: Upper Iowa University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Is Upper Iowa University test optional?

Check Upper Iowa University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Upper Iowa University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 13% sent ACT scores.

What are Upper Iowa University's ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of Upper Iowa University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had ACT composite 17–23, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Upper Iowa University?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Upper Iowa University admitted 96% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

What GPA do you need to get into Upper Iowa University?

Upper Iowa University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

How many applicants get into Upper Iowa University?

Upper Iowa University's acceptance rate was 96% for fall 2024: it admitted 436 of 452 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Does Upper Iowa University accept AP credit?

Yes. Upper Iowa University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Does Upper Iowa University look at legacy status?

No. Upper Iowa University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What is the average net price at Upper Iowa University?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $22,427 a year at Upper Iowa University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Before you apply, check Upper Iowa University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Upper Iowa UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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