Resources › For Students and Parents University of Dubuque Admissions ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, Financial Aid Tuition, Graduation Rate & More Share Flipboard Email Print University of Dubuque. Nicky Story / Flickr For Students and Parents College Admissions College Profiles College Admissions Process College Rankings Choosing A College Application Tips Essay Samples & Tips Testing Graphs College Financial Aid Advanced Placement Homework Help Private School Test Prep College Life Graduate School Business School Law School Distance Learning View More By Allen Grove Allen Grove Facebook Twitter College Admissions Expert Ph.D., English, University of Pennsylvania M.A., English, University of Pennsylvania B.S., Materials Science & Engineering and Literature, MIT Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with over 20 years of experience helping students transition to college. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on July 31, 2017 University of Dubuque Description: The University of Dubuque is a small private university affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). The university's curriculum has a liberal arts focus, but the school also has several professional programs such as nursing and flight operations (the university has a facility at the Dubuque Airport). Professional fields in business, computer information systems, and aviation are among the most popular with undergraduates. At the master's level, the university has a robust MBA program. Academics at UD are supported by a 14 to 1 student / faculty ratio. Student life is active and includes a small fraternity and sorority system. In athletics, the UD Spartans compete in the NCAA Division III Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The university fields nine men's and eight women's intercollegiate sports. Admissions Data (2016): University of Dubuque Acceptance Rate: 76% Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile SAT Critical Reading: 380 / 510 SAT Math: 360 / 490 SAT Writing: - / - What these SAT numbers mean SAT score comparison for Iowa colleges ACT Composite: 17 / 22 ACT English: 15 / 22 ACT Math: 16 / 23 What these ACT numbers mean ACT score comparison for Iowa colleges Enrollment (2016): Total Enrollment: 2,294 (1,924 undergraduates)Gender Breakdown: 59% Male / 41% Female87% Full-time Costs (2016 - 17): Tuition and Fees: $28,700 Books: $950 (why so much?) Room and Board: $9,060 Other Expenses: $900 Total Cost: $39,610 University of Dubuque Financial Aid (2015 - 16): Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 97%Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of AidGrants: 92%Loans: 92%Average Amount of AidGrants: $17,525Loans: $12,293 Academic Programs: Most Popular Majors: Accounting, Aviation Management, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Criminal Justice, Elementary Education, Flight Operations Retention and Graduation Rates: First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 66%Transfer Out Rate: 26%4-Year Graduation Rate: 37%6-Year Graduation Rate: 45% Intercollegiate Athletic Programs: Men's Sports: Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Wrestling, Baseball, Basketball, LacrosseWomen's Sports: Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, Soccer, Track and Field Data Source: National Center for Educational Statistics If You Like the University of Dubuque, You May Also Like These Schools: Drake University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Iowa State University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Lewis University: Profile Upper Iowa University: Profile Simpson College: Profile University of Iowa: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Illinois State University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Hastings College: Profile Winona State University: Profile Central College: Profile Clarke University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph University of Dubuque Mission Statement: read the complete mission statement at http://www.dbq.edu/mission.cfm "The University of Dubuque is a small, private university affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA) offering undergraduate, graduate, and theological seminary programs. The University is comprised of individuals from the region, the nation, and the world..." Cite this Article Format mla apa chicago Your Citation Grove, Allen. "University of Dubuque Admissions." ThoughtCo, Oct. 29, 2020, thoughtco.com/university-of-dubuque-admissions-788103. Grove, Allen. (2020, October 29). University of Dubuque Admissions. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/university-of-dubuque-admissions-788103 Grove, Allen. "University of Dubuque Admissions." ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/university-of-dubuque-admissions-788103 (accessed June 2, 2023). copy citation