Dubuque, IA
Admission is not highly competitive: about 87 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 14 percentage points since 2019, from 73% to 87% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2,054 | 1,493 | 386 | 73% |
| 2020 | 1,844 | 1,450 | 422 | 79% |
| 2021 | 1,905 | 1,456 | 335 | 76% |
| 2022 | 1,579 | 1,343 | 318 | 85% |
| 2023 | 1,560 | 1,356 | 325 | 87% |
Fall 2023 applicants
598 of 664 women and 758 of 896 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
University of Dubuque has an acceptance rate of 87% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 1,356 of 1,560 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 87 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
1,560 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 325 enrolled.
No. University of Dubuque is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 14 percentage points since 2019, from 73% to 87% — it has become less selective.