University of Dubuque Admissions

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% Female
• 87% 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 Aid
  • Grants: 92%
  • Loans: 92%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $17,525
  • Loans: $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, Lacrosse
• Women's Sports: Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, Soccer, Track and Field

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

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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..."