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University of Dubuque campus

🇺🇸 USA · Iowa

University of Dubuque

  • Private
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
88.6%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹39,54,067Out-of-state
Students
1,440Undergraduates
Students per teacher
10Student to faculty

About

The University of Dubuque (UD) is a private Presbyterian university in Dubuque, Iowa. About 2,200 students attend the university.

Admissions planning estimate

88.6% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 53.6%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 86.92%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 86.9% (1,356/1,560; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

89 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 1,486
Offered a place 1,317
Enrolled 307

23.3% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite980-1220
4001600
ACT composite18-24
136

What a year costs

₹52,12,756 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹39,54,067
  • Housing₹11,41,274
  • Books & supplies₹1,17,415
Sticker price ₹52,12,756
After aid (average) ₹21,96,694

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹39,54,067
Out-of-state ₹39,54,067

Average aid awarded: ₹29,46,553 a year.

Outcomes and support

76.6%
Retention
40.1%
Graduation
73%
Get financial aid
65%
From out of state

One teacher for every 10 students

Small classes: professors will know your name.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 70.6%
Unknown 10.8%
African American 9%
Hispanic 3.8%
Asian 1.4%
Native American 0.6%
Multiracial 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.5%

5 programmes

  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice
  • Postbachelor's certificate

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Air Transportationbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Software and Media Applicationsbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Data Processingbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Education, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Health/Medical Preparatory Programsbachelor
Human Resources Management and Servicesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Generalbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Otherbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Security Science and Technologybachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Theological and Ministerial Studiesbachelor
Visual and Performing Arts, Generalbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate88.63%
Total Applicants1486
Admitted Applicants1317
Enrolled Applicants307
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredRequired
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %980
SAT Composite 75th %1220
ACT Composite 25th %18
ACT Composite 75th %24

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹39,54,067
Out-of-State Tuition₹39,54,067
Average Housing Cost₹11,41,274
Books & Supplies₹1,17,415
Average Net Price₹21,96,694
Students Receiving Aid73%
Average Aid Awarded₹29,46,553
Out-of-State Students65%

Student Body Diversity

African American8.96%
Asian1.39%
Hispanic3.75%
White70.56%
Multiracial0.49%
Native American0.63%
Pacific Islander0.49%
International2.92%
Unknown Race10.83%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate40.08%
Retention Rate76.56%
Student/Faculty Ratio10:1
Total Undergraduates1440

Contact

Street Address2000 University Ave
ZIP Code52001
Phone(563) 589-3200
Websitehttps://www.dbq.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/