UIU Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Upper Iowa University Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is UIU to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Upper Iowa University (UIU)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. UIU's acceptance rate is 96.46% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 452 students applied and 436 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into UIU.

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).

UIU's acceptance rate places 22nd out of 30 Iowa colleges with competitive admission.
UIU's yield rate is 33.94%, which is slightly higher by 4.51 percentage points (approximately 15.3% higher) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 90% and 100% (average yield: 29.43%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to UIU at Iowa colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, UIU's acceptance rate is 96.46% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 33.94%. 258 men and 192 women applied to UIU and 247 men and 187 women students were accepted.

Among them, 85 men and 63 women were enrolled in UIU. You can explore the UIU's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at UIU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	452	258	192	0	2
Admitted	436	247	187	0	2
Enrolled	148	85	63	0	0
Acceptance Rate	96.46%	95.74%	97.40%	-	100.00%
Yield	33.94%	34.41%	33.69%	-	0.00%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Upper Iowa University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 3 students (2% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 19 students (13% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at UIU.

The median ACT composite score is 21, with a 75th percentile score of 23 and a 25th percentile score of 17 at UIU. The median ACT Math score is 21 and the median ACT English score is 18.

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at UIU
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	-	-	-
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	-	-	-
SAT Math	-	-	-
ACT Composite	17	21	23
ACT Math	17	21	24
ACT English	16	18	21

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

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 required, but considered in admission process at UIU. The english proficiency test is required .

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 GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not Considered
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to UIU:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://uiu.edu/future/admissions.html
Online Application: uiu.edu/locations/fayette/Apply.html
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: 1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate

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What is the acceptance rate at the UIU?

UIU is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 96.46%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to UIU?

UIU recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average ACT score required for admission to UIU is 21. A higher ACT score will strengthen your application.

Does UIU require essays or personal statements?

UIU does not require or recommend a personal essay or statement for admission. However, they may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Are recommendation letters required for UIU admission?

UIU does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Is there an application fee?

UIU does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, UIU requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, UIU requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for UIU?

The institutional SAT code for UIU is 6885 and 4-digit ACT code is 1360.