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Upper Iowa University’s Tuition and Costs

Upper Iowa University’s mission is to provide a quality educational opportunity that is accessible through varied delivery methods and to inspire success and empower lives.  We recognize that pursuing your educational goals is a major investment into your future.  UIU has competitive tuition rates matched with a variety of endowed and institutional scholarships, grants and financial assistance programs through the Department of Education.

Financing your Education: UIU wants every student to graduate with as little debt as possible. Review the options available for you.

Take Advantage of Options Available

Check into Scholarships, Grants and Earned Benefits that could be available for you through Federal and State grants, UIU specific institutional options, employer tuition assistance program, or military and veterans’ benefits.

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Self-Funding

Make payments as you go through our Payment Plan options as you are attending UIU.  If you are on the Fayette campus there are Work Study positions you can apply for.

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Complete the FAFSA

Be sure to complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) every year after October 1 to determine your eligibility for financial aid.
Our school code is 001893. This will allow you to review the Student and Parent PLUS loan options.

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2025-26 Tuition and Fees

View Upper Iowa University tuition and fees for the 2025-26 academic year.

Fayette Campus Tuition, Fees and Costs 2025-26

Fayette Campus Undergraduate Tuition

Course load of 12-18 credit hours per semester

DescriptionAmount
First Semester Fulltime $9,400
Second Semester Fulltime$9,400
Annual Tuition$18,800
Per Credit Hour Under 12 credits$835

Fayette Campus Undergraduate Fees

The Student Fee is non-refundable and will not be adjusted when a student withdraws/changes enrollment status

DescriptionAmount
First Semester Fees$600
Second Semester Fees$600
Annual Fees$1,200
Overload Fee$355

Fayette Campus Board Charges

Meal Plan*MealsDining Dollars**Annual CostAvailability
Peacock Basic
100 Per Semester$500 Per Semester $2,808Only Lee Tower & Hofmaster Residents
Peacock Blue
Unlimited.
Includes 10 Guest Passes 		$200 Per Semester $5,616All
Peacock PlatinumUnlimited.
Includes 10 Guest Passes		$800 Per Semester$6,656All
Commuter Block Plan***80 Per Semester$50 Per Semester $1,533Commuter Students Only

* Meals are used in the Servery
** Dining Dollars can be used in the Servery, for food/beverages at concession stands, and Pete’s Bar and Grill.  Declining balance can be added to at anytime.
*** Purchased in Dining Services or Student Life only.

Fayette Campus Room Charges

All single room assignments are subject to availability

Resident Hall/Room*Annual Cost
Garbee Hall - Double Room$3,955
Garbee Hall - Single Room$5,752
Lee Tower - Double Room$5,511
Lee Tower - Single Room$7,788
South Village 1 - Double Room$4,673
South Village 1 - Single Room$6,710
South Village 1 - Single Plus$7,309
South Village 2/3 - Double Room$5,032
South Village 2/3 - Single Room$6,949
South Village 2/3 - Single Plus$7,549
Hoffmaster*$4,800

* For approved transfers and graduate students only, undergraduate students are required to enroll in a meal plan.

Other Fayette Campus Costs/Fees

DescriptionAmount
Enrollment Deposit$250
Parking Permit$100
ID Replacement Card$30
Residence Hall/Early Check-in$20/day
Residence Hall Key Replacement$150-$350
Lee Residence Hall Key Replacement$500-800
Residence Hall Improper Check-Out
$200
Passport Photo$10
Domestic Orientation$100
Student Health InsuranceVaries
Housing DepositNone
Off-Campus Waiver$5,000
International Student Orientation$250
International Student Deposit$250
International Student Health Insurance$2,085
  • Books or instructional materials are generally required with each course.
  • Some courses require additional course fees.
  • Interim classes requiring travel are charged an additional fee, based on the trip.
  • Tuition and fees for subsequent years may be subject to change.

 

Center, Online and Self-Paced Tuition 2025-26

Center Undergraduate Tuition

CenterStateMilitary CenterTuition Per Credit Hour
Cedar RapidsIowa$515
Des MoinesIowa$515
Quad CitiesIowa$515
WaterlooIowa$515
Fort RileyKansasYes$250
AlexandriaLouisiana$333
Baton RougeLouisiana$333
DeRidderLouisiana$333
Fort PolkLouisianaYes$242
New OrleansLouisiana$333/Military Tuition Rate $250
Fort SillOklahomaYes$242
Fort Sill GoodyearOklahoma$303

Online and Self-Paced Undergraduate Tuition

Learning ExperienceTuition Per Credit Hour
Online$515
Self-Paced$350
uiuFlex Semester$515

*Number of credit hours may vary by course

Teacher Education Undergraduate Tution

Learning ExperienceTuition Per Credit Hour
Face-to-face$399
Online$399

Graduate Tuition 2025-26

Graduate Program Tuition

Graduate ProgramTuition Per Credit Hour
Master of Arts in Psychology$620
Master of Business Administration$655
Master of Business Administration - uiuFlex Semester$655
Master of Education$355
Master of Health Administration$620
Master of Public Administration$620
Master of Science in Counseling$545

*Number of credit hours may vary by course

Daily 3, Daily 5 Tuition

ProgramTuition Per Class
Daily 3, 5$499

Military Tuition Assistance Rate 2025-26

Program TypeTuition Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate$250
Self-Paced$250
uiuFlex Semester$250
Master of Arts in Psychology$250
Master of Business Administration$250
Master of Science in Counseling$250
Master of Education$250
Master of Healthcare Administration$250
Master of Public Administration$250

Course Fees 2025-26

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse FeeLearning Experience Charged
BA 460Strategic Management$40.00 All locations it's offered
BA 590Research Seminar$40.00 All locations it's offered
BIO 135Principles of Biology I$10.00 Fayette, Centers, UIUW4U
BIO 140Prin Biology II$20.00 Fayette only
BIO 210Microbiology$20.00 Fayette only
BIO 215Local Field Science$10.00 Fayette, UIUW4U
BIO 220Zoology$20.00 Fayette only
BIO 231Gen. Botany$15.00 Fayette, UIUW4U
BIO 268Intro A&P$20.00 Fayette only
BIO 270Hum Ant Phy I$20.00 Fayette only
BIO 275Hum Ant Phy II$20.00 Fayette only
BIO 280Plants Identification$15.00 Fayette, UIUW4U
BIO 303Exp. In Health Sci Careers$20.00 Fayette only
BIO 315Ichthyology $10.00 Fayette only
BIO 335Ecology$15.00 Fayette, UIUW4U
BIO 385Ornithology$20.00 Fayette, UIUW4U
BIO 391Mammology$20.00 Fayette, UIUW4U
BIO 393Herpetology$20.00 Fayette, UIUW4U
BIO 396Molecular Tool & Tech I$20.00 Fayette only
BIO 397Molecular Tool & Tech II$20.00 Fayette only
BIO 433Ecological Restoration and Ecosystem Management Practices and Principles$40.00 Fayette, UIUW4U
CJ 299Special Project$40.00 All locations it's offered, except paper-based self-paced
CJ 403Internship$40.00 All locations it's offered
CJ 499Special Project$40.00 All locations it's offered, except paper-based self-paced
EDU 100Foundations Seminar$15.00 All locations it's offered
EDU 110Foundations of American Education DSM (32)$15.00 DSM only
EDU 110Foundations of American Education QC (Q2)$15.00 QC only
EDU 110Foundations of American Education WTL (22)$15.00 Waterloo only
EDU 110Foundations of American Education FAY (05 & D8)$15.00 Fayette Only
EDU 310 Teaching Elementary Visual Arts$10.00 Waterloo, DSM, QC, Fayette
ES 100Intro Geol$10.00 Fayette only
ES 121Dinosaurs$90*Fayette only
ES 161 (Fayette Only)Env. Science$5.00 Fayette only
ES 175Earth Systems Lab$35.00 Fayette only
ES 251Extinction$35.00 Fayette only
ES 316Geomorphology lab$60.00 Fayette only
ES 326Soil Gen.$60.00 Fayette only
ES 410Reg Sustain$30.00 Fayette only
ES 417Hydrogeology$60.00 Fayette only
EXSS 102First Aid/CPR/AED$35.00 Fayette only
EXSS 166Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries$15.00 Fayette only
FYS 120 First Year Seminar (Fayette)$25.00 Fayette only
FYS 122First Year Seminar (online/self-paced, etc)$20.00 non-Fayette Learning Experiences
GEOG 100 (Fayette Only)Intro to Physical Geography$5.00 Fayette only
HA 520Healthcare Regulatatory Compliance & Risk Management$40.00 All locations it's offered
HSV 403 Internship$20.00 All locations it's offered
MATH 120Calculus I$30.00 All locations it's offered
PA 49801Special Project$40.00 All locations it's offered, except paper-based self-paced
PA 49802Special Project$40.00 All locations it's offered, except paper-based self-paced
PA 590Capstone Seminar$40.00 All locations it's offered
PED 112Lifetime and Leisure$10.00 Fayette
PSY 403Internship$20.00 All locations it's offered
UIU Works for YOU Learning Experience$140.00 All locations it's offered

Business and Registrar Fees 2025-26

Business Fees

DescriptionAmount
Late Payment Fee$25
Non-Sufficient Funds Check (Paper or E-Check)$25
Payment Plan Fee - Distance session$20
Payment Plan Fee - Fayette semester$50
Credit Card Service Fee2.95% per transaction
International Credit Card Service Fee4.25% per transaction
ACH Fee$0.60 per transaction
ACH Returns$1 per return

Registrar Fees

DescriptionAmount
Graduation Application$70
Portfolio Assessment$60
Experiential Learning$60 Per Semester Credit
Certification Claim Fee$15
Audit Fee (not available in the Online program)$95 per semester credit
Transcripts - 2-4 Day Mail/Email Processing$10 Per Copy
Transcripts - Rush Orders$25 Per Copy
Self-Paced Degree Program administrative withdrawal fee$99
Self-Paced Degree Program extension fee$99
Overseas Postage for Self-Paced Courses fee$40
Extra-institutional Evaluation (per evaluation) for Law Enforcement, Fire Science, Cosmetology, Massage Therapy, Emergency and Disaster Management, Health Services Administration, Microsoft Academy (MSSA), and Corporate Training$200

2026-27 Tuition and Fees

View Upper Iowa University tuition and fees for the 2026-27 academic year.

Fayette Campus Tuition, Fees and Costs 2026-27

Fayette Campus Undergraduate Tuition

Course load of 12-18 credit hours per semester

DescriptionAmount
First Semester Fulltime $9,590
Second Semester Fulltime $9,590
Annual Tuition $19,180
Per Credit Hour Under 12 credits $845

Fayette Campus Undergraduate Fees

The Student Fee is non-refundable and will not be adjusted when a student withdraws/changes enrollment status

DescriptionAmount
First Semester Fees $637.50
Second Semester Fees $637.50
Annual Fees $1,275
Overload Fee $360

Fayette Campus Board Charges

Meal Plan*MealsDining Dollars**Annual CostAvailability
Peacock Basic
100 Per Semester$500 Per Semester $2,920Only Lee Tower & Hofmaster Residents
Peacock Blue
Unlimited.
Includes 10 Guest Passes 		$200 Per Semester $5840All
Peacock PlatinumUnlimited.
Includes 10 Guest Passes		$800 Per Semester$6922All
Commuter Block Plan***80 Per Semester$50 Per Semester $1594Commuter Students Only

* Meals are used in the Servery
** Dining Dollars can be used in the Servery, for food/beverages at concession stands, and Pete’s Bar and Grill.  Declining balance can be added to at anytime.
*** Purchased in Dining Services or Student Life only.

Fayette Campus Room Charges

All single room assignments are subject to availability

Resident Hall/Room*Annual Cost
Garbee Hall - Double Room $4,034
Garbee Hall - Single Room$5867
Lee Tower - Double Room$5621
Lee Tower - Single Room$7944
South Village 1 - Double Room$4766
South Village 1 - Single Room$6844
South Village 1 - Single Plus$7455
South Village 2/3 - Double Room$5133
South Village 2/3 - Single Room$7088
South Village 2/3 - Single Plus$7700
Hoffmaster*$4896

* For approved transfers and graduate students only, undergraduate students are required to enroll in a meal plan.

Other Fayette Campus Costs/Fees

DescriptionAmount
Enrollment Deposit$100
Parking Permit$100
ID Replacement Card$30
Residence Hall/Early Check-in$20/day
Residence Hall Key Replacement$110
Lee Residence Hall Key Replacement$350
Hofmaster Residence Hall Key Replacement$170-280
Residence Hall Improper Check-Out
$200
Passport Photo$10
Domestic Orientation$130
Student Health InsuranceVaries
Housing DepositNone
Off-Campus Waiver$5,000
International Student Orientation$250
International Student Deposit$250
  • Books or instructional materials are generally required with each course.
  • Some courses require additional course fees.
  • Interim classes requiring travel are charged an additional fee, based on the trip.
  • Tuition and fees for subsequent years may be subject to change.

Center, Online and Self-Paced Tuition 2026-27

Center Undergraduate Tuition

CenterStateMilitary CenterTuition Per Credit Hour
Cedar RapidsIowa$525
Des MoinesIowa$525
Quad CitiesIowa$525
WaterlooIowa$525
Fort RileyKansasYes$250
AlexandriaLouisiana$340
Baton RougeLouisiana$340
DeRidderLouisiana$340
Fort PolkLouisianaYes$250
New OrleansLouisiana$340/Military Tuition Rate $250
Fort SillOklahomaYes$250

Online and Self-Paced Undergraduate Tuition

Learning ExperienceTuition Per Credit Hour
Online$525
Self-Paced$360
uiuFlex Semester$525

*Number of credit hours may vary by course

Teacher Education Undergraduate Tution

Learning ExperienceTuition Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate Teacher Education - Distance$407

Graduate Tuition 2026-27

Graduate Program Tuition

Graduate ProgramTuition Per Credit Hour
Master of Arts in Psychology$638
Master of Business Administration$665
Master of Business Administration - uiuFlex Semester$665
Master of Education$370
Master of Health Administration$638
Master of Public Administration$638
Master of Science in Counseling$570

*Number of credit hours may vary by course

Daily 3, Daily 5 Tuition

ProgramTuition Per Class
Daily 3, 5$499

Military Tuition Assistance Rate 2026-27

Program TypeTuition Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate$250
Self-Paced$250
uiuFlex Semester$250
Master of Arts in Psychology$250
Master of Business Administration$250
Master of Science in Counseling$250
Master of Education$250
Master of Healthcare Administration$250
Master of Public Administration$250

Course Fees 2026-27

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse FeeLearning Experience Charged
BA 460Strategic Management$40.00All locations it's offered
BA 590Research Seminar$40.00All locations it's offered
BIO 135Principles of Biology I$10.00Fayette, Centers, UIUW4U
BIO 140Prin Biology II$20.00Fayette only
BIO 210Microbiology$20.00Fayette only
BIO 215Local Field Science$10.00Fayette, UIUW4U
BIO 220Zoology$20.00Fayette only
BIO 231Gen. Botany$15.00Fayette, UIUW4U
BIO 268Intro A&P$20.00Fayette only
BIO 270Hum Ant Phy I$20.00Fayette only
BIO 275Hum Ant Phy II$20.00Fayette only
BIO 280Plants Identification$20.00Fayette, UIUW4U
BIO 302Field Studies in Conservation Management or Biological Sciences$40/creditFayette, UIUW4U
BIO 303Exp. In Health Sci Careers$20.00Fayette only
BIO 315Ichthyology$10.00Fayette only
BIO 335Ecology$20.00Fayette, UIUW4U
BIO 385Ornithology$20.00Fayette, UIUW4U
BIO 391Mammology$20.00Fayette, UIUW4U
BIO 393Herpetology$20.00Fayette, UIUW4U
BIO 396Molecular Tool & Tech I$20.00Fayette only
BIO 397Molecular Tool & Tech II$20.00Fayette only
BIO 433Ecological Restoration and Ecosystem Management Practices and Principles$40.00Fayette, UIUW4U
BIO 480Stream Ecology$40Fayette, UIUW4U
CJ 299Special Project$40.00All locations it's offered, expect paper-based self-paced
CJ 403Internship$40.00All locations it's offered
CJ 499Special Project$40.00All locations it's offered, expect paper-based self-paced
EDU 100Foundations Seminar (DSM-32)$15.00DSM only
EDU 100Foundations Seminar (QC - Q2)$15.00QC only
EDU 100Foundations Seminar (WTL -22)$15.00Waterloo only
EDU 100Foundations Seminar (FAY - 05 & D8)$15.00Fayette only
EDU 110Foundations of American Education DSM (32)$15.00DSM only
EDU 110Foundations of American Education QC (Q2)$15.00QC only
EDU 110Foundations of American Education WTL (22)$15.00Waterloo only
EDU 110Foundations of American Education FAY (05 & D8)$15.00Fayette Only
ES 100Intro Geol$10.00Fayette only
ES 121Dinosaurs$90*Fayette only
ES 161 (Fayette Only)Env. Science$5.00Fayette only
ES 175Earth Systems Lab$35.00Fayette only
ES 251Extinction$35.00Fayette only
ES 316Geomorphology lab$60.00Fayette only
ES 326Soil Gen.$60.00Fayette only
ES 410Reg Sustain$30.00Fayette only
ES 417Hydrogeology$60.00Fayette only
EXSS 102First Aid/CPR/AED$35.00Fayette only
EXSS 166Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries$15.00Fayette only
FYS 120First Year Seminar (Fayette)$25.00Fayette only
FYS 122First Year Seminar (online/self-paced, etc)$20.00Online only.  No course fee for FYS 122 in self-paced paper-based or the PEP program.
GEOG 100 (Fayette Only)Intro to Physical Geography$5.00Fayette only
HA 520Healthcare Regulatatory Compliance & Risk Management$40.00All locations it's offered
HSV 403Internship$20.00All locations it's offered
MATH 120Calculus I$30.00All locations it's offered
PA 49801Special Project$40.00All locations it's offered, expect paper-based self-paced
PA 49802Special Project$40.00All locations it's offered, expect paper-based self-paced
PA 590Capstone Seminar$40.00All locations it's offered
PED 112Lifetime and Leisure$10.00Fayette
PSY 403Internship$20.00All locations it's offered
UIU Works for YOULearning Experience$140.00All locations it's offered

Business and Registrar Fees 2026-27

Business Fees

DescriptionAmount
Late Payment Fee$25
Non-Sufficient Funds Check (Paper or E-Check)$25
Payment Plan Fee - Distance session$20
Payment Plan Fee - Fayette semester$50
Credit Card Service Fee2.95% per transaction
International Credit Card Service Fee4.25% per transaction
ACH Fee$0.60 per transaction
ACH Returns$1 per return

Registrar Fees

DescriptionAmount
Graduation Application$70
Portfolio Assessment$100
Experiential Learning$100 Per Semester Credit
Certification Claim Fee$15
Audit Fee (not available in the Online program/Self-Paced program)$150 per semester credit
Transcripts - 2-4 Day Mail/Email Processing$10 Per Copy
Transcripts - Rush Orders$25 Per Copy
Self-Paced Degree Program administrative withdrawal fee$99
Self-Paced Degree Program extension fee$99
Overseas Postage for Self-Paced Courses fee$40
Extra-institutional Evaluation (per evaluation) for Law Enforcement, Fire Science, Cosmetology, Massage Therapy, Emergency and Disaster Management, Health Services Administration, Microsoft Academy (MSSA), and Corporate Training$200

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In accordance with University policy, all semester charges are due and payable the Wednesday before start of semester/session. Payment plans must be in place by Wednesday before the start of the semester if charges and fees won’t be paid in full. Default of payment may result in the student’s enrollment being delayed or denied; satisfactory arrangements must be made before reinstatement.  

Awarded financial aid eligibility is applied to the student’s account each semester upon verification of attendance. Diplomas, certificates or transcripts will not be released until all financial obligations are met.  

Students should purchase their textbooks prior to the start of their courses. Students have the option to pay for their textbooks out of pocket or use financial aid funds to pay for them using the book charge option. Students who choose to utilize the book charge option must purchase their textbooks for the semester through the university’s book store vendor. Information regarding the book charge option is sent to qualifying students via their school email address prior to the start of each semester. 

Tuition, room, board, and other fees are set by the UIU Board of Trustees each year.

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Take time to review the options that are available to you through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Our school code is 001893. 

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Billing & Student Accounts

Learn more about the varies methods of paying for your education and how student billing is handled at UIU.

Billing and Student Accounts
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Fayette, Iowa
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