Upper Iowa University Demographics & Diversity Overview

41%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
1%
International
27
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Upper Iowa University has a diverse student body with 41% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
57.7%(2,419)
Hispanic
9.7%(407)
African American
17.5%(735)
Asian
4.2%(176)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%(27)
Pacific Islander
0.5%(19)
Two or More Races
2.3%(97)
Unknown
7.5%(315)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color41%
Total Enrollment5,739
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Upper Iowa University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Upper Iowa University has a gender distribution of 58% female students and 42% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
42.2%(1,848)
Women
57.8%(2,529)

Gender Statistics

Men1,848

32% of total enrollment

Women2,529

44% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Upper Iowa University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 11% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 37% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.3%(8)
18-19
6.9%(174)
20-21
11.8%(295)
22-24
16.3%(409)
25+
64.6%(1,618)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.2%(7)
22-24
9.8%(59)
25+
89.1%(539)

Age Diversity Insights

11%

Traditional Age (18-21)

37%

Non-Traditional (25+)

24%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Upper Iowa University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 50% in-state residents, 50% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
49.7%(77)
Out-of-State
49.7%(77)
International
0.6%(1)

Regional Representation

In-State77

50% of student body

Out-of-State77

50% of student body

International1

1% of student body

States Represented

27 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

41%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

37%

Non-Traditional Age