Capri College-Dubuque Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
Capri College-Dubuque is a private for-profit trade school in Dubuque, Iowa, enrolling about 165 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 73.58% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $28,266 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $15,660 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 165 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 73.58%
- First-Generation Students: 42.2%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 30.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 262
Capri College-Dubuque: what the data shows
Common questions about Capri College-Dubuque, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Capri College-Dubuque?
Capri College-Dubuque is located in Dubuque, IA (ZIP 52001).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Capri College-Dubuque public or private?
Capri College-Dubuque is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Capri College-Dubuque cost?
Average net price after aid: $15,660.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $13,322 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,913 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $13,913 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $19,969 |
| $110,001+ | $20,162 |
How big is Capri College-Dubuque?
Total enrollment: 165 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 262 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Capri College-Dubuque?
150%-time completion rate: 73.58%.
First-year retention: 85.7%.
What do graduates of Capri College-Dubuque earn?
Median earnings: $24,838 six years after entry; $28,266 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $7,600.
45.53% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Capri College-Dubuque known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (62 completions)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (41 completions)
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage (12 completions)
- Real Estate Development (6 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Capri College-Dubuque a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 73.58%; median earnings $28,266 at 10 years; net price $15,660. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Capri College-Dubuque was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$15,660
2024 Value
In 2024 Capri College-Dubuque had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,660.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$62,640 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$15,660 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Capri College-Dubuque.
Financial Aid by Income Level
45.53% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
48.78% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Capri College-Dubuque was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Capri College-Dubuque in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $14,983 |
| 2014 | — | — | $11,955 |
| 2015 | — | — | $12,098 |
| 2016 | — | — | $10,547 |
| 2017 | — | — | $12,203 |
| 2018 | — | — | $9,963 |
| 2019 | — | — | $11,300 |
| 2020 | — | — | $11,758 |
| 2021 | — | — | $8,595 |
| 2022 | — | — | $10,820 |
| 2023 | — | — | $14,104 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Capri College-Dubuque reported total enrollment of about 165 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 2% male and 98% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (82.4%), Black or African American (8.5%), and Two or More Races (4.2%). About 45.53% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 42.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Capri College-Dubuque in 2024 is 165 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 262 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
85.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 82.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
26.42% 100% Completion Time
73.58% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 26.42% of students graduating from Capri College-Dubuque completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 2% male / 98% female
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 0% male / 100% female
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Capri College-Dubuque.
Return on Investment
$7,600 Median Student Debt
$28,266 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
26.89% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
351.25% Return on Investment
2.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Capri College-Dubuque.
Top Programs by Completions
4 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 62 completions
2. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 41 completions
3. Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 12 completions
4. Real Estate Development: 6 completions
Most popular programs at Capri College-Dubuque.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Capri College-Dubuque graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Capri College-Dubuque from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,372
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Capri College-Dubuque is a private for-profit institution located in Dubuque, IA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage. Enrollment is approximately 165 students. Student body composition includes White (82.4%), Black or African American (8.5%), Two or More Races (4.2%). The 150%-time completion rate is 73.58%. Approximately 45.53% of students receive Pell Grants. About 42.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Dubuque, IA 52001
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Capri College-Dubuque provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Capri College-Dubuque located?
Capri College-Dubuque is located in Dubuque, IA.
How much does Capri College-Dubuque cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $15,660 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Capri College-Dubuque?
Capri College-Dubuque reports undergraduate enrollment of about 262 students, White (82.4%), Black or African American (8.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Capri College-Dubuque?
About 42.2% of students at Capri College-Dubuque are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Capri College-Dubuque earn?
Median earnings are $24,838 six years after entry and $28,266 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Capri College-Dubuque?
The 150%-time completion rate is 73.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Capri College-Dubuque students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,600.
Is Capri College-Dubuque public or private?
Capri College-Dubuque is a private for-profit institution located in Dubuque, IA.
Is Capri College-Dubuque an HBCU?
No. Capri College-Dubuque is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Capri College-Dubuque a tribal college?
No. Capri College-Dubuque is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Capri College-Dubuque a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Capri College-Dubuque does not meet that proxy (reported share 3.6%).
Is Capri College-Dubuque religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Capri College-Dubuque in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Iowa college costs
- Iowa colleges by ROI
- Iowa trade schools profile
- Dubuque, Iowa city profile
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Iowa
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.