Upper Iowa University · Cost & aid

Fayette, IA · Rural · Private · Master's university · the Peacocks · Website ↗

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$34,022

Cost of attendance

out-of-state, on campus

$22,427

Average net price

bottom quarter for affordability in Division II

$896k

Athletic aid, women's

$6,537 per roster spot

$1.6M

Athletic aid, men's

$5,931 per roster spot

Net price by family income

What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $34,022 sticker.

Family income under $30k$27,503

$30k – $48k$19,324

$48k – $75k$19,842

$75k – $110k$21,127

Over $110k$25,690

Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.

Athletic aid

Athletic aid to women's teams$895,658
Per roster spot$6,537 across 137 women's roster spots
Athletic aid to men's teams$1,642,906
Per roster spot$5,931 across 277 men's roster spots
Recruiting spend, women's / men's$13k / $32k
Tuition & fees$19,000

Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.

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