What division is Upper Iowa?

Upper Iowa competes at the NCAA Division II level in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC).

What GPA do you need for Upper Iowa?

The average GPA at Upper Iowa is 3.1. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is Upper Iowa?

Upper Iowa has an enrollment of approximately 3,991 students in a rural setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Upper Iowa?

Upper Iowa has an acceptance rate of 96%.

How do I get recruited to play at Upper Iowa?

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Upper Iowa

Fayette, IAD-IINorthern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC)

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NCAA Division II

Division

3,991

Enrollment

3.1

Avg GPA

96%

Acceptance

68%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.1+ GPA bar.

Upper Iowa is a NCAA Division II program in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC), located in Fayette, IA. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Upper Iowa, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.1

Acceptance

96%

Student:Faculty

25:1

Retention

68%

Campus & Location

Setting

Rural

Climate

Cold

Median Earnings

$48,776

Coaching Staff79 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Upper Iowa Athletics

Upper Iowa is a NCAA Division II athletic program located in Fayette, IA, competing in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). With an enrollment of 3,991 students, Upper Iowa offers a mid-size campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Upper Iowa with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Upper Iowa is 3.1.

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