University of Dubuque

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Dubuque, IA
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#13 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,757

Location Dubuque, Iowa
Website dbq.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small City
Religious Affiliation Presbyterian Church (USA)

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

The University of Dubuque is a private Presbyterian-affiliated institution located in Dubuque, Iowa, overlooking the Mississippi River in the state's eastern region. Established in 1852, the university occupies a 77-acre suburban campus featuring a mix of historic and modern buildings, including the Charles C. Myers Library and the Heritage Center performing arts venue. The university maintains strong programs in aviation, nursing, and business, with its flight operations program being one of the largest in the Midwest. Students typically reside in one of six campus residence halls, and the university competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Spartans, participating in the American Rivers Conference.

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Ratings

University of Dubuque is rated within the lower 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

5 out of 10
Resources

8 out of 10
Outcomes

4 out of 10
Value

4 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 980/1220
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 18/24
GPA 3.24

Acceptance Rate

88.6%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 23.3%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$42,095

Costs for University of Dubuque
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$42,095
Books and Supplies		$0
Other Fees		$1,925
Room and Board		$12,150
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,700
Total One Year Cost		$57,870

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$41,800 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

41% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at University of Dubuque are Business, Transportation and Materials Moving, and Computer and Information Sciences. 21% of students major in Business, 15% in Transportation and Materials Moving, and 12% in Computer and Information Sciences.