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University of Dubuque

University of Dubuque is a small, private institution located in Dubuque, ia. University of Dubuque offers undergraduate degrees in 40 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 1,439 undergraduates
cost $38,526 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into University of Dubuque? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 85.1%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Dubuque is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 9:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
9 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Other
Law and Legal Studies
Health and Medical Professions
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Computer Science and Information Technology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Air Transportation
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Theological and Ministerial Studies

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $38,526
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,024
Books & supplies $950
Other expenses $900
Cost of attendance* $51,400
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $51,400 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $38,526
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,024
Books & supplies $950
Other expenses $900
Cost of attendance* $51,400
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $51,400 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Dubuque has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,439, with gender binary students split 59% male and 41% female.

Total enrollment

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Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
NA
African American %
NA
Hispanic American %
NA
Asian %
NA
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
NA
Unknown %
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Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 2000 University Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001
phone N/A
address www.dbq.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsN/A
Intramural sportsN/A
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Dubuque to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Dubuque?

University of Dubuque is located in Dubuque, ia.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Dubuque? 

The acceptance rate for University of Dubuque is 85%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Dubuque?

The average high school GPA for University of Dubuque students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Dubuque?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Dubuque including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $205,600.

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