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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Upper Iowa University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

65
%
Acceptance rate
3.19
Average High School GPA
Test Required
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Upper Iowa University?

65%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Upper Iowa accepted 65% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 1,240 people applied and 805 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
297 / 468 (63%)
Men
508 / 772 (66%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Upper Iowa University:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

23%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 23% ended up enrolling at Upper Iowa University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Upper Iowa University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Upper Iowa considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Standardized Test Scores

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Class Rank
  • First Generation
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Not Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Upper Iowa University?

3.19
Average High School GPA
Test Required
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Upper Iowa University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.19. 2% of freshmen who attended Upper Iowa were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 9% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
21%
3.75-3.99
16%
3.50-3.74
14%
3.25-3.49
16%
3.00-3.24
9%
2.50-2.99
13%
2.00-2.49
2%

Upper Iowa is Test Required. This school requires test scores to be submitted in order to be considered for admission.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

4%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

25%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
460
75th Percentile
510
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
430
75th Percentile
540
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
890
75th Percentile
1050

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