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University of Dubuque

📍 Dubuque, Iowa🏛️ Urban Setting👥 1,440 Undergrads🔗 www.dbq.edu

Overview

University of Dubuque is an small private non-profit research university in Dubuque, Iowa. It enrolls about 1,440 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 89%. Graduates earn a median of $51,190 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

89%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,110

490–610

Net Price

$23,386

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

40%

Retention

77%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$51,190

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

88.6%

SAT Average

1,110

ACT Composite

18–24

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200490 – 610 (mid 50%)800

Math

200490 – 610 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

118 – 24 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$42,095

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$42,095

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$53,806

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$23,386

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$18,106
$30,001 – $48,000	$19,318
$48,001 – $75,000	$19,480
$75,001 – $110,000	$24,660
$110,001 +	$25,908

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

70.2%

Academics & Programs

University of Dubuque offers programs across 20 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

27.4%

Transportation

18.6%

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

11.3%

Health Professions

8.8%

Education

7.3%

Homeland Security & Law Enforcement

7.3%

Psychology

3.7%

Communication & Journalism

3.4%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

40%

On-Time (4yr)

30%

Retention (FT)

77%

% Earning >$25K

75%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$44,960

8 years

$51,123

10 years

$51,190

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

66.7%

White

52.6%

Hispanic

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

70.6%

Black or African American

9.0%

Asian

1.4%

Hispanic / Latino

3.8%

Two or more races

0.5%

International

2.9%

Gender

Women

39.4%

Men

60.6%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Dubuque hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 89%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1110.

How much does University of Dubuque cost?

In-state tuition is $42,095, and out-of-state is $42,095. Average net price after financial aid is $23,386.

What is University of Dubuque known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Transportation, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness.

What's the graduation rate at University of Dubuque?

The 6-year graduation rate is 40%, and 77% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.