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University of Dubuque

Dubuque, Iowa 52001

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University of Dubuque is a private institution in Dubuque with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1119, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.5K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

41% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,190 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,250.

Established
1852
Motto
Mancherlei Gaben und Ein Geist
Mascot
Sparty the Spartan
Type
Private university
Conference
NCAA Division III
Division
Division III

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87%Acceptance
1119SAT Avg
1,473Students
11:1Student:Faculty
41%Grad Rate
$51,190Earnings 10yr
$23,250Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Dubuque Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate86.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1119

Reading & Writing
470580
Math
480580

ACT Score Range

Composite
1925

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

86.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1119

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$40,065
Room & Board$11,470
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$51,060
Average Net Price$23,250
Median Debt at Graduation$25,750
Monthly Payment (10yr)$273

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$16,617
$30–48K$19,871
$48–75K$20,992
$75–110K$22,386
$110K+$26,752

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$23,250

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3000.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,070

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

11

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (40)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,473
Gender Split
41% / 59%
Women / Men
First Generation
36%
Pell Grant Recipients
40%

Race & Ethnicity

White 70%
Black 10%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 1%
Two+ 1%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate41.0%
Freshman Retention71.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$44,960
8 Years$51,123
10 Years$51,190

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$37,100
Men
$45,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Spartans

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

96Average

Estimated from IA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Milwaukeepop. 570K
146 mi(253 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
163 mi(283 min)
Minneapolispop. 430K
214 mi(371 min)

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