At A Glance
About Upper Iowa University
Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private, nonprofit university providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs to roughly 7,100 students at its Fayette, Iowa, Campus and education centers through the U.S. Upper Iowa University is a recognized innovator in offering accredited, affordable, and quality programs through flexible, multiple delivery systems, including online and self-paced degree programs. With a focus on developing leaders and lifelong learners, UIU provides dual enrollment programs for high school students as well as continuing education and professional development opportunities for learners of any age.
UIU At a Glance
Note: Unless specifically stated otherwise, data provided are for the entire University as of the official Census Day. Source of data: IPEDs, UIU’s offices – Alumni, Student Affairs, Enrollment Management, Academic Affairs & Institutional Effectiveness, and Registrar.
Leadership
- President
- Kathy Franken
- Board of Trustees Chair
- Peter Clemens
- University Accreditation
- Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
- Number of Academic Schools
- 1
Enrollment (12-month, July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025)
- Undergraduate Students
- 5,595
- Graduate Students
- 1,520
- TOTAL
- 7,115
Undergraduate Enrollment 2025 (Fall Headcount)
- Fayette Campus
- 477
- US center locations
- 1011
- Online
- 396
- Self-Paced
- 130
- Special Programs
- 1,915
- TOTAL
- 3,929
Graduate Enrollment 2025 (Fall Headcount)
- Fayette Campus
- 40
- US center locations
- 126
- Online
- 528
- Special Programs
- 313
- TOTAL
- 1,007
Student Demographics Fall 2025
- Women
- 53%
- Men
- 47%
- Students of color (Domestic students)
- 25%
- Undergraduate students age 25+
- 67%
- Average age of full-time students (graduate & undergraduate)
- 32
- Military Domestic Students
- 10%
Locations
- Residential campuses
- 1
- US centers (excludes Fayette Campus)
- 11
Degree Programs
- Associate degree programs offered
- 4
- Bachelor’s degree programs offered
- 40
- Master’s degree programs offered
- 6
Degrees Awarded (2023–2024)
- Associate degree
- 93
- Bachelor’s degree
- 676
- Master’s degree
- 242
Faculty
- Full-time faculty
- 41
- Part-time faculty
- 134
- Student-to-faculty ratio (university wide)
- 32:1
Outcomes
Retention Rate
- First-time, full-time bachelor’s degree seeking students (IPEDS Fall 2025)
- 65%
Graduation Rate
- 6-year graduation rate
- 42%
Post-Graduation (Alumni Office Database)
- UIU graduates employed or continuing their education within 12 months of graduation
- 93%[1]
Additional Resources
- Time retention rates, graduation rates, degrees granted, bachelor’s degrees granted, and master’s degrees granted (PDF download)
- Career outcomes
- UIU history
Community Links
Sources
- ^ 2024-25 Graduate Survey/Application
Updated March 2026
