What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Upper Iowa University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 MATH 120 (4) | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 MATH 120 (4) & MATH 200 (4) | |
| Biology | 3 | 8 Natural Science Gen Ed (8) | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 8 Natural Science Gen Ed (8) | |
| United States History | 3 | 6 HIST 110 (3) & HIST 111 (3) | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 PSY 190 (3) | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 MATH 220 (3) | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 4 SE 200 (4) |
Show all 37 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 MATH 120 (4) | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 MATH 120 (4) & MATH 200 (4) | |
| Biology | 3 | 8 Natural Science Gen Ed (8) | |
| Biology | 4 | 8 BIO 135 (4) & Natural Science Gen Ed (4) | |
| Biology | 5 | 8 BIO 135 (4) & BIO 140 (4) | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 8 Natural Science Gen Ed (8) | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 8 CHEM 151(4) & Natural Science Gen Ed (4) | |
| Chemistry | 5 | 8 CHEM 151 (4) & CHEM 152 (4) | |
| United States History | 3 | 6 HIST 110 (3) & HIST 111 (3) | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 PSY 190 (3) | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 MATH 220 (3) | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 4 SE 200 (4) | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 ECON 161 (3) | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 ECON 160 (3) | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 6 HIST 100 (3) & HIST 101 (3) | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 ES 161 (4) | |
| European History | 3 | 6 Social Science Gen Ed (6) | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 Gen Ed Social Science or Cultures (3) | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 SPN101 (3) & SPN 102 (3) | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 9 SPN101 (3) & SPN102 (3) & Free Elective (3) | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | 12 SPN101 (3) & SPN102 (3) & Free Elective (6) | |
| Art History | 3 | 6 ART 211 (3) & Humanities Gen Ed (3) | |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 Humanities Gen Ed (3) | |
| Music Theory | 4 | 6 Humanities Gen Ed (6) | |
| Art-Studio Drawing | 3 | 6 ART 110 (3) & Humanities Gen Ed (3) | |
| Art-Studio General | 3 | 6 Humanities Gen Ed (6) | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 8 Humanities Gen Ed (6) & Free Elective (2) | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | 12 Humanities Gen Ed (6) & Free Elective (6) | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 5 | 16 Humanities Gen Ed (6) & Free Elective (10) | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 Social Science Gen Ed (3) | |
| Computer Science AB | 3 | 8 CS 140 (4) & SE 200 (4) | |
| English – Language and Comp | 3 | For Dates: 4/1/1994 - 12/31/2017 6 ENG 101 (3) &…For Dates: 4/1/1994 - 12/31/2017 6 ENG 101 (3) & Free Elective (3) | |
| English – Literature and Comp | 3 | For Dates: 4/1/1994 - 3/31/2016 6 ENG 125 (3) &…For Dates: 4/1/1994 - 3/31/2016 6 ENG 125 (3) & Free Elective (3) | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 Humanities Gen Ed (6) | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 9 Humanities Gen Ed (6) & Free Elective (3) | |
| French Language and Culture | 5 | 12 Humanities Gen Ed (6) & Free Elective (6) | |
| French Literature | 3 | 6 Humanities Gen Ed (6) | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 6 Humanities Gen Ed (6) | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | 9 Humanities Gen Ed (6) & Free Elective (3) | |
| German Language and Culture | 5 | 12 Humanities Gen Ed (6) & Free Elective (6) | |
| Government and Politics: United States | 3 | 3 PS 100 (3) | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 8 Humanities Gen Ed (6) & Free Elective (2) | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | 12 Humanities Gen Ed (6) & Free Elective (6) | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 5 | 16 Humanities Gen Ed (6) & Free Elective (10) | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 8 Humanities Gen Ed (6) & Free Elective (2) | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | 12 Humanities Gen Ed (6) & Free Elective (6) | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 5 | 16 Humanities Gen Ed (6) & Free Elective (10) | |
| Latin | 3 | 6 Humanities Gen Ed (6) | |
| Latin | 3 | 8 Humanities Gen Ed (6) & Free Elective (2) | |
| Latin | 4 | 12 Humanities Gen Ed (6) & Free Elective (6) | |
| Latin | 5 | 16 Humanities Gen Ed (6) & Free Elective (10) | |
| Physics 1: Algebra-Based | 3 | 4 Natural Science Gen Ed (4) | |
| Physics 2: Algebra-Based | 3 | 4 PHY 113 (3) & PHY 114 (1) | |
| Physics B | 3 | 6 PHY 111 (3) & PHY 113 (1) | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 Natural Science Gen Ed (4) | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 Natural Science Gen Ed (4) | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 9 Humanities Gen Ed (6) & Free Elective (3) | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | 12 Humanities Gen Ed (6) & Free Elective (6) | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 5 | 12 Humanities Gen Ed (6) & Free Elective (6) |
Source: uiu.edu · checked September 26, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 133 |
| Psychology | 72 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 46 |
| Human Services | 38 |
| Accounting | 35 |
| Criminology | 30 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 28 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 18 |
Show the other 32 majors
| Social Sciences | 18 |
| Public Administration | 18 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 17 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | 15 |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 13 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities | 12 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 11 |
| Natural Resources/Conservation | 9 |
| Social Science Teacher Education | 8 |
| Management Information Systems | 7 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 7 |
| Sociology | 6 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 6 |
| Finance | 5 |
| Marketing, Other | 4 |
| Communication | 4 |
| Industrial Technology/Technician | 4 |
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | 3 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 3 |
| Sports Studies | 3 |
| Pre-Nursing Studies | 2 |
| Art/Art Studies | 2 |
| Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management | 2 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 2 |
| Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 2 |
| Environmental Science | 1 |
| Sports Communication | 1 |
| Art Teacher Education | 1 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 |
| Computer Engineering | 1 |
| Mathematics | 1 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Great Lakes Valley Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Great Lakes Valley Conference
Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball, Wrestling
Coed varsity · NCAA Division II, Great Lakes Valley Conference
Other Sports
ROTC
Air Force
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), iowacru.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Rural, remote
Federal locale classification
More about the place
Nearest airport
Waterloo Regional (ALO)
Nearest hub airport
Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 6.0 of 20
Elevation
1,012 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
6°F
July high
82°F
Annual snowfall
41.1 in
Days at 90°F or higher
6 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$760 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Luther College33 mi
- Wartburg College36 mi
- University of Northern Iowa40 mi
- Mount Mercy University58 mi
- Coe College59 mi
- Emmaus Bible College60 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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