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University of Dubuque
Dubuque, IA · Private nonprofit · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 89%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $25,171
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 45%
- Median earnings
- $60,869
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of Dubuque is a private nonprofit college in Dubuque, IA with 1,440 undergraduates. It admits 89% of applicants, and admitted students average 1110 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $25,171 per year ($22,076 for families earning under $30,000). 45% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $60,869 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 89%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 1,560
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,356
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 24%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing490–610
200800
SAT Math490–610
200800
ACT Composite18–24
136
What University of Dubuque looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $55,110
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $44,190
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$22,076
- $30–48k$22,425
- $48–75k$20,064
- $75–110k$26,588
- $110k+$27,454
Get a personal estimate with University of Dubuque's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 45%
- Freshman retention
- 77%
- Median earnings
- $60,869
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $24,513
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,440
- Student–faculty ratio
- 10:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 42%
- White71%
- Hispanic4%
- Black9%
- Asian1%
University of Dubuque FAQ
What is University of Dubuque's acceptance rate?+
University of Dubuque admits 89% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for University of Dubuque?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 490–610 on SAT Reading and Writing and 490–610 on SAT Math; the average total is 1110.
What ACT score do you need for University of Dubuque?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 18–24.
Is University of Dubuque test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to University of Dubuque?+
In Fall 2023, 1,560 students applied to University of Dubuque and 1,356 were admitted; 325 enrolled.
Does University of Dubuque consider legacy status?+
No. University of Dubuque reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of Dubuque require an essay?+
University of Dubuque reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of Dubuque cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $55,110 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $25,171.
What is University of Dubuque's graduation rate?+
45% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 153278 · How we use this data
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