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Your Success is our Mission
Since 1857, Upper Iowa University has been preparing students to succeed-in the classroom and in the world. Our rich history, coupled with a student-centered mission, has helped UIU become a recognized innovator in education. UIU’s reputation grows from our unique course offerings, online learning programs, affordability, and the success stories of our alumni. Our dedication to students can be seen in our opportunities for dual enrollment, traditional, transfer, military, and graduate students. An UIU education is within reach, through our main campus in Fayette, Iowa, our multiple regional education centers, and our online and distance learning programs.
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"I can't say enough good things about UIU! In March, I received a phone call from my advisor and within minutes, I was online enrolling at UIU. UIU has made my online college experience excellent and user-friendly! Transferring credits was a breeze, and most were accepted into my degree program. UIU is a very Military friendly university in every sense of the word. I highly recommend prospective students look into UIU! In just 18 short months, I earned my BS in Public Administration, my Master of Public Administration through the UIU Link program, and my Masters in Business Administration."
John Beshilas, UIU – Fort Liberty
BS, MPA, MBA (Oct ’24)
96%
UIU graduates employed or in grad school
1 in 5
UIU students are military affiliated
43,000
Alumni Worldwide
Why We Value Veterans
Upper Iowa University is committed to offering accessible higher education and lifelong learning opportunities to fit the needs of today’s veterans, military personnel, and their families. With one in five UIU students being military affiliated, we understand the importance of offering flexible schedules, accessible courses, and affordable degrees to the Total Military Family.
What We Offer
Upper Iowa University is proud of its association with the U.S. armed services and the opportunity it gives us to enhance the leadership potential of servicemembers and their families. No matter where servicemembers are in the world – at home, on a military installation, or in the field, sea, or air- they can begin or continue their studies at Upper Iowa.
- Matches undergraduate and graduate per credit hour to the Federal Tuition Assistance Rate of $250 per credit hour
- Military Friendly® Top 10 Gold School Award
- Online, in person at select locations, and self-paced courses available
- Credit for Joint Services Transcript (JST) and Community College of the Air Force (CCAF)
- Tuition Assistance and Veteran Benefits accepted
Military spouses and dependents are often required to move to new locations, which can make it difficult to achieve your educational goals. To help keep you on track, UIU offers flexible and affordable educational opportunities.
- UIU Military Family Grant offers a $250 per credit hour tuition rate for undergraduate courses and a $325 per credit hour tuition rate for graduate courses to the spouses and dependents of all active duty, reserve, and National Guard service members.
- Military Friendly® Top 10 Spouse School Award recipient in the private university category
- Online, in person at select locations, and self-paced courses available
- MyCAA approved associate degree programs available
Upper Iowa University is proud of its association with the Department of Education of the State of Iowa and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Tuition grant to veterans who are eligible for VA Educational Benefits
- All VA Educational Benefits accepted
- Yellow Ribbon Program eligible
- Associate, Bachelor, Master Degrees and Certificates available
- Online, in person at select locations, and self-paced courses
Undergraduate Programs
- Business Administration
- Criminal Justice
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Supply Chain Management
- And more
Graduate Programs
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Healthcare Administration
- Master of Public Administration
- Master of Science in Counseling
- Master of Education
Resources for Military & Veterans
- Career Development
- VA Benefits Advising
- Military & Veterans Services Center
- Online and In-Person Tutoring Services
- Personalized academic advising
- And more
