Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Upper Iowa University is $19,000. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been decreased by -43.52% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $35,270.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,732 , a 43.5% decrease compared to 2024's rate.
UIU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$33,639$13,131
2023-2024$19,000$14,022
Change % 2023-2024-43.52%6.79%
2024-2025$10,732$14,973

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $18,958. The graduate tuition has been risen by 0.47% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,742.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $19,046 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 0.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.
UIU Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$18,870$13,131
2023-2024$18,958$14,022
Change % 2023-20240.47%6.79%
2024-2025$19,046$14,973

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at UIU. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $765. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $526.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$1,355
2023-2024$765
2024-2025$432
Graduate2022-2023$524
2023-2024$526
2024-2025$528

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,022. The Living costs increased by 6.79% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.
The UIU's 2024 on-campus COA is $34,022 and off-campus COA is $34,022.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At UIU
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees$19,000
Room & Board$9,770$9,770
Personal Expenses$4,252$4,252
Books & Supplies$1,000
Cost of Attendance$34,022$34,022
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

UIU Tuition Charts

The following charts visualize tuition, fees, living costs, and other expenses at UIU. You can enlarge the chart to view detailed information.
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4-Years Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at UIU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at UIU is $46,969.
Since the tuition & fees at Upper Iowa University have decreased over the last 4 years, the estimated tuition & fees are less than current costs in the table below. The actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or university system's tuition policy.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
UIU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$15,514$12,667$10,343$8,445$46,969
Class of 2029Fall 2025$12,667$10,343$8,445$6,896$38,351
Class of 2030Fall 2026$10,343$8,445$6,896$5,630$31,314
Class of 2031Fall 2027$8,445$6,896$5,630$4,597$25,568
Class of 2032Fall 2028$6,896$5,630$4,597$3,754$20,877

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $109,807.
UIU 4 Years COA
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$30,780$28,209$26,191$24,627$109,807
Class of 2029Fall 2025$28,209$26,191$24,627$23,436$102,464
Class of 2030Fall 2026$26,191$24,627$23,436$22,554$96,808
Class of 2031Fall 2027$24,627$23,436$22,554$21,925$92,542
Class of 2032Fall 2028$23,436$22,554$21,925$21,508$89,423

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 73% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $59,927.
UIU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$18,310$15,739$13,721$12,157$59,927
Class of 2029Fall 2025$15,739$13,721$12,157$10,966$52,584
Class of 2030Fall 2026$13,721$12,157$10,966$10,084$46,928
Class of 2031Fall 2027$12,157$10,966$10,084$9,455$42,662
Class of 2032Fall 2028$10,966$10,084$9,455$9,038$39,543

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Upper Iowa University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to UIU
In-StateOut-of-State
Upper Iowa University$19,000
Drake University$49,944
Saint Ambrose University$35,598
Maharishi International University$16,530
Morningside University$38,190
Palmer College of Chiropractic$11,340

College Cost Explorer

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Upper Iowa University 2024 Costs of Attendance
Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$19,000$1,000 $14,022
Graduate$18,958 $1,000$14,022
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