University of Dubuque
Dubuque, IA · Private four-year · City: Small
1,477undergraduates
89%admitted
Test-optionalSAT/ACT
$25,216average net price per year
41%graduate in 6 years
71%return for year two
Admissions
- Applicants
- 1,560
- Admitted
- 1,356
- Admit rate
- 89%
- Admit rate, women
- 90%
- Admit rate, men
- 85%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 24%
- First-year students
- 325
- SAT/ACT
- Test-optional
- Students who sent SAT scores
- 14%
- SAT reading and writing (middle 50%)
- 470-580
- SAT math (middle 50%)
- 480-580
- Students who sent ACT scores
- 26%
- ACT composite (middle 50%)
- 19-25
| High school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Required |
| College-prep coursework | Considered, not required |
| SAT or ACT scores | Considered, not required |
| Recommendations | Considered, not required |
| Essay or personal statement | Considered, not required |
| Class rank | Considered, not required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Majors
33 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (4)
- Accounting Bachelor's (20 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Bachelor's (49 awarded)
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General Bachelor's (14 awarded)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General Bachelor's (7 awarded)
Transportation and materials moving (2)
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew Bachelor's (49 awarded)
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations Bachelor's (12 awarded)
Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology (2)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology Bachelor's (16 awarded)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management Bachelor's (21 awarded)
Health professions and related programs (3)
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other Bachelor's (10 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Bachelor's (17 awarded)
Education (5)
- Elementary Education and Teaching Bachelor's (15 awarded)
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Mathematics Teacher Education Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services (2)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Bachelor's (19 awarded)
- Forensic Science and Technology Bachelor's (5 awarded)
Psychology (1)
- Psychology, General Bachelor's (12 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (1)
- Communication, General Bachelor's (11 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (2)
- Computer Graphics Bachelor's (6 awarded)
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Biological and biomedical sciences (1)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Bachelor's (8 awarded)
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (2)
- General Studies Associate (3 awarded)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Natural resources and conservation (1)
- Environmental Science Bachelor's (6 awarded)
Social sciences (2)
- Economics, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Sociology, General Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Mathematics and statistics (1)
- Mathematics, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Theology and religious vocations (1)
- Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Multi/interdisciplinary studies (1)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Physical sciences (1)
- Chemistry, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (1)
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Graduate programs (5)
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other Master's
- Physician Associate/Assistant Master's
- Divinity/Ministry Master's
- Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other Doctorate (professional)
- Theology/Theological Studies Master's
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $40,065
- Housing and food on campus
- $11,470
- Books and supplies
- $1,200
- Other on-campus costs
- $1,700
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $54,435
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $54,435
- Total cost living at home
- $42,965
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $16,617 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $19,871 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $20,992 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $22,386 |
| Over $110,000 | $26,752 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 100%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 100%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $25,868
- Got a grant from the college
- 98%
- Average grant from the college
- $22,952
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 40%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 69%
- Average amount borrowed
- $11,748
Graduation
- Bachelor's in 4 years
- 32%
- Bachelor's in 5 years
- 39%
- Bachelor's in 6 years
- 41%
- Bachelor's in 8 years
- 41%
- Any degree in 6 years (all students)
- 41%
- Transferred to another college
- 35%
- Came back for year two
- 71%
| Pell grant students | 31% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 58% |
| Neither | 49% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 184 | 53% |
| Men | 330 | 35% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 | 0% (small group) |
| Asian | 6 | 50% (small group) |
| Black | 136 | 21% |
| Hispanic | 62 | 19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 50% (small group) |
| White | 257 | 60% |
| Two or more races | 12 | 42% (small group) |
| Race unknown | 25 | 16% |
| International | 11 | 36% (small group) |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 475 | 41% | 36% |
| Started here, part-time | 9 | 33% (small group) | 33% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 186 | 65% | 16% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 63 | 67% | 10% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2017. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 1,795
- Undergraduates
- 1,477
- Full-time undergraduates
- 1,256
- Part-time undergraduates
- 221
- Graduate students
- 318
- Students per faculty member
- 11 to 1
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 15%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 0%
- Undergraduates registered with disability services
- 6%
| Women | 41% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 70% |
| Two or more races | 1% |
| Race unknown | 9% |
| International | 3% |
Campus life
- Setting
- City: Small
- Address
- 2000 University Ave, Dubuque, IA, 52001
- County
- Dubuque County
- Type
- Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
- Highest degree
- Doctor's degree - professional practice
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Religious affiliation
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Athletics
- NCAA
- Teams include
- football, basketball, baseball, cross country and track
- Offers
- Army ROTC, Study abroad, Teacher certification, Weekend or evening classes, Online programs, Credit for AP exams, On-campus child care, Yellow Ribbon (veterans)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.