Colleges Near Dubuque

Colleges and universities near me in the Dubuque, Iowa area

There are 4 colleges in Dubuque and 50 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 246,158 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Iowa with a population of 57,637, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Dubuque. Driving time to these schools from Dubuque should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Wisconsin Madison in Madison, Wisconsin which is ranked #110 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Wisconsin Madison enrolling 49,605 students. In terms of affordability, Blackhawk Technical College in Janesville offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,506 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Dubuque.
Dubuque, IA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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University of Phoenix Madison Campus
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Madison, Wisconsin
 

University of Phoenix Madison Campus

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 174enrollment
  • $18,180net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

84 miles from Dubuque

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Globe University Madison East
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Madison, WI
 

Globe University Madison East

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 167enrollment
  • $20,238net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

84 miles from Dubuque

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Beloit College
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Beloit, WI

Beloit College

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

 

  • 948enrollment
  • $24,941net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1360SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

85 miles from Dubuque

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Blackhawk Technical College
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Janesville, WI
 

Blackhawk Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,894enrollment
  • $9,582net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

86 miles from Dubuque

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Rock Valley College
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Rockford, IL
 

Rock Valley College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,480enrollment
  • $8,328net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

88 miles from Dubuque

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Rockford Career College
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Rockford, IL
 

Rockford Career College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 408enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

87 miles from Dubuque

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Rockford University
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Rockford, IL
 

Rockford University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#28 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,249enrollment
  • $24,098net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 850-1070SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA

87 miles from Dubuque

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University of Northern Iowa
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Cedar Falls, IA

University of Northern Iowa

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Iowa

  • 9,013enrollment
  • $15,931net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 860-1210SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

89 miles from Dubuque

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Purdue Global Cedar Falls Campus
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Cedar Falls, IA
 

Purdue Global Cedar Falls Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 149enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

89 miles from Dubuque

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Wartburg College
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Waverly, IA
 

Wartburg College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#11 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,472enrollment
  • $23,321net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 978-1235SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

92 miles from Dubuque

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Viterbo University
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La Crosse, WI

Viterbo University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 2,301enrollment
  • $23,901net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1380SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

94 miles from Dubuque

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Western Technical College
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La Crosse, WI
 

Western Technical College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 3,906enrollment
  • $9,962net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

95 miles from Dubuque

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University of Wisconsin La Crosse
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La Crosse, WI

University of Wisconsin La Crosse

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 10,299enrollment
  • $13,125net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

94 miles from Dubuque

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Globe University La Crosse
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Onalaska, WI
 

Globe University La Crosse

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 145enrollment
  • $18,759net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

98 miles from Dubuque

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Southwest Wisconsin Technical College and is 32.9 miles from Dubuque. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College are $4,796 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.