UIU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$33,609

Cost of attendance at Upper Iowa University in 2022 for students from Iowa.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$9,543
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$33,609

Cost of attendance at Upper Iowa University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$25,701
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Upper Iowa University was $22,888. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at UIU

UIU net price calculator

$22,888

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Iowa and nationwide.

Iowa's average	$16,084
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of UIU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$22,888	$299 (1%)	$24,301	$25,119	$19,990	$24,253	$25,068
2021	$23,187	$2,676 (13%)	$25,363	$20,104	$22,508	$24,642	$24,627
2020	$20,511	$1,119 (5%)	$21,427	$17,928	$18,943	$24,690	$24,366
2019	$21,630	$1,895 (8%)	$19,008	$19,808	$22,255	$22,363	$24,282
2018	$23,525	$871 (4%)	$26,384	$21,335	$22,352	$27,695	$23,814
2017	$22,654	$326 (1%)	$22,866	$20,516	$19,200	$25,038	$23,728
2016	$22,980	$5,467 (31%)	$21,682	$21,049	$20,105	$11,125	$14,049
2015	$17,513	$141	$19,271	$20,466	$17,129	$20,465	$17,632
2014	$17,654	--	$17,757	$16,593	$16,440	$19,032	$17,905

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Upper Iowa University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$48,058	$1,066 (2%)	$33,609	$12,829	$1,620
2021	$46,992	$1,755 (4%)	$32,945	$12,457	$1,590
2020	$45,237	$1,487 (3%)	$31,685	$11,992	$1,560
2019	$43,750	$456 (1%)	$30,450	$11,740	$1,560
2018	$44,206	$2,764 (7%)	$29,600	$13,046	$1,560
2017	$41,442	$1,312 (3%)	$28,890	$10,992	$1,560
2016	$40,130	$1,472 (4%)	$28,073	$10,497	$1,560
2015	$38,658	$2,748 (8%)	$26,834	$10,424	$1,400
2014	$35,910	$220	$24,400	$10,110	$1,400
2013	$35,690	--	$24,400	$9,890	$1,400

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does UIU provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 752 dormitories available to its students at $4,364 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at UIU is $485 per month.
Does UIU provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at UIU for one academic year is $5,046, which works out to $561 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: UIU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,620.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, UIU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,419

If living off-campus, with family: $3,419

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,419
How much is UIU application fees?: UIU does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: UIU offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Upper Iowa University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,355	$547
For out-of-state students	$1,355	$547

Housing and Meal

Upper Iowa University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Upper Iowa University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$5,046	$4,364	N/A	19	752
2021	$4,940	$4,272	N/A	19	752
2020	$4,845	$4,017	N/A	19	752
2019	$4,704	$3,750	N/A	19	703
2018	$4,704	$4,300	N/A	19	703
2017	$4,704	$3,280	N/A	21	817
2016	$4,844	$3,213	N/A	19	817

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Upper Iowa University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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