Upper Iowa University Acceptance Rate
Fayette, Iowa · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 695
- Admitted
- 649
- Yield
- 24.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Small sample: this rate is based on 695 applicants, so year-to-year swings can be large. Read it as approximate.
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Upper Iowa University's acceptance rate has risen from 69.9% in 2014–15 to 93.4% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 1,397 to 695 (-50%) over that period.
Its 93.4% rate makes Upper Iowa University more selective than about 13% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 26 tracked Iowa schools, it is more selective than about 12%.
Upper Iowa University has been test-optional since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 24.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,397 | 977 | 69.9% | 231 |
| 2015–16 | 1,794 | 1,184 | 66% | 271 |
| 2016–17 | 1,901 | 1,056 | 55.5% | 214 |
| 2017–18 | 1,927 | 1,071 | 55.6% | 205 |
| 2018–19 | 1,791 | 904 | 50.5% | 173 |
| 2019–20 | 1,443 | 740 | 51.3% | 189 |
| 2020–21 | 1,098 | 717 | 65.3% | 185 |
| 2021–22 | 1,240 | 805 | 64.9% | 200 |
| 2022–23 | 1,405 | 762 | 54.2% | 216 |
| 2023–24 | 695 | 649 | 93.4% | 158 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 281 | 264 | 94% |
| Men | 414 | 385 | 93% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 500–590 | 4% |
| SAT Math | 470–570 | |
| ACT Composite | 14–21 | 25% |
How Upper Iowa University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Upper Iowa University's acceptance rate?
Upper Iowa University's acceptance rate is 93.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (649 admitted of 695 applicants).
Is Upper Iowa University test optional?
Upper Iowa University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Upper Iowa University?
Upper Iowa University received 695 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 649.
What SAT score do you need for Upper Iowa University?
Admitted students at Upper Iowa University typically scored 500–590 on SAT Reading/Writing and 470–570 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Upper Iowa University getting harder to get into?
Upper Iowa University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 69.9% in 2014–15 to 93.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.uiu.edu/.