University of Dubuque Admissions

ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, Financial Aid Tuition, Graduation Rate & More

University of Dubuque
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by Allen Grove
Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with 20 years of experience helping students transition to college.
Updated 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):

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..."