Upper Iowa University

Upper Iowa University was founded in Fayette, Iowa, in 1857 to provide access to reasonably priced, quality education. Today UIU is a not-for-profit, independent, comprehensive university built upon a strong tradition of liberal arts education. With more than 6,200 students enrolled worldwide, UIU is the second largest private university in Iowa.

UIU has a traditional, residential campus in Fayette, Iowa, with more than 40 undergraduate majors and a master’s in education program. Through the UIU Academic Extension (AE) program, the University offers up to 18 majors to undergraduates at 19 off-site education centers in seven states, including five located on military bases. AE also includes the Center for Distance Education, which offers an online program and an independent study program. The online program includes three master's degrees: Master of Business Administration, Master of Public Administration and Master of Higher Education Administration.

The journey to an affordable college degree starts right here: online college courses from Straighterline easily transfer to Upper Iowa University Connection and help you save on your college degree! The StraighterLine College Network was created to help students just like you earn more affordable college degrees by allowing them to earn low-cost college credits through Straighterline's online college courses.