Upper Iowa University Demographics & Diversity Overview

34%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
1%
International
24
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Upper Iowa University has a diverse student body with 34% 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
64.2%(1,515)
Hispanic
8.4%(199)
African American
16.2%(382)
Asian
4.5%(106)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%(15)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(7)
Two or More Races
2.3%(54)
Unknown
3.4%(81)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color34%
Total Enrollment3,072
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 57% female students and 43% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
42.7%(1,051)
Women
57.3%(1,412)

Gender Statistics

Men1,051

34% of total enrollment

Women1,412

46% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Upper Iowa University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 25% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 60% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.0%(24)
18-19
11.8%(290)
20-21
13.6%(334)
22-24
13.4%(329)
25+
60.3%(1,486)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.1%(7)
22-24
11.8%(72)
25+
87.0%(530)

Age Diversity Insights

25%

Traditional Age (18-21)

60%

Non-Traditional (25+)

20%

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 57% in-state residents, 43% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
56.7%(106)
Out-of-State
42.8%(80)
International
0.5%(1)

Regional Representation

In-State106

57% of student body

Out-of-State80

43% of student body

International1

1% of student body

States Represented

24 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

34%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

60%

Non-Traditional Age