University of Dubuque Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
University of Dubuque is a private research university in Dubuque, Iowa, enrolling about 1,440 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 88.63% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $51,190 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $42,095
- 2024 Average Net Price: $23,386 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 88.63% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,440 87.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 40.08%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
- First-Generation Students: 36.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 7.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1110
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,526
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,560
- Room & Board: $12,150 annual estimate
University of Dubuque: what the data shows
Common questions about University of Dubuque, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of Dubuque?
University of Dubuque is located in Dubuque, IA (ZIP 52001).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is University of Dubuque public or private?
University of Dubuque is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does University of Dubuque cost?
Published tuition: $42,095.
Average net price after aid: $23,386.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $18,106 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $19,318 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $19,480 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $24,660 |
| $110,001+ | $25,908 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $168,380.
How hard is it to get into University of Dubuque?
Admission rate: 88.63%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1110.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is University of Dubuque?
Total enrollment: 1,440 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,526 students.
Graduate enrollment: 317 students.
About 87% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of Dubuque?
150%-time completion rate: 40.08%.
First-year retention: 76.6%.
What do graduates of University of Dubuque earn?
Median earnings: $44,960 six years after entry; $51,190 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,750.
39.84% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of Dubuque known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (57 completions)
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other (57 completions)
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew (49 completions)
- Physician Associate/Assistant (23 completions)
- Accounting (22 completions)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management (21 completions)
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General (20 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (19 completions)
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations (17 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (17 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of Dubuque a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 88.63%; completion rate 40.08%; median earnings $51,190 at 10 years; net price $23,386. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$42,095
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Dubuque was $42,095.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$23,386
2024 Value
In 2024 University of Dubuque had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,386.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$93,544 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$23,386 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$168,380 4-Year Tuition
$12,150 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$54,245 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$216,980 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of Dubuque.
Financial Aid by Income Level
39.84% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
70.19% 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 University of 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 University of 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 | $25,520 | $25,520 | $19,474 |
| 2014 | $26,950 | $26,950 | $22,143 |
| 2015 | $27,895 | $27,895 | $22,006 |
| 2016 | $28,700 | $28,700 | $21,623 |
| 2017 | $29,710 | $29,710 | $23,231 |
| 2018 | $34,110 | $34,110 | $23,759 |
| 2019 | $35,570 | $35,570 | $26,748 |
| 2020 | $36,610 | $36,610 | $27,592 |
| 2021 | $36,010 | $36,010 | $26,800 |
| 2022 | $38,526 | $38,526 | $21,560 |
| 2023 | $40,065 | $40,065 | $23,250 |
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
88.63% Acceptance Rate
1,560 Total Applicants
1,356 Students Admitted
325 First-Time Students Enrolled
23.97% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1110
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of Dubuque reported total enrollment of about 1,440 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 61% male and 39% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (70.6%), Race/ethnicity unknown (10.8%), and Black or African American (9.0%). About 39.84% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 36.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
87.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of Dubuque in 2024 is 1,440 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,526 students. Graduate enrollment is about 317 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
76.6%
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 70.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
30.06% 100% Completion Time
40.08% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 30.06% of students graduating from University of Dubuque completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 58% male / 42% female
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other: 35% male / 65% female
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew: 100% male / 0% 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 University of Dubuque.
Return on Investment
$25,750 Median Student Debt
$51,190 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
50.30% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
447.23% Return on Investment
5.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of Dubuque.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 39 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 57 completions
2. Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other: 57 completions
3. Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew: 49 completions
4. Physician Associate/Assistant: 23 completions
5. Accounting: 22 completions
6. Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 21 completions
7. Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General: 20 completions
8. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 19 completions
9. Aviation/Airway Management and Operations: 17 completions
Most popular programs at University of Dubuque.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of Dubuque graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of Dubuque from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,559
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $13,822
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of Dubuque is a private non-profit institution located in Dubuque, IA, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew. Enrollment is approximately 1,440 students. Student body composition includes White (70.6%), Race/ethnicity unknown (10.8%), Black or African American (9.0%). The admission rate is 88.63%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1110. The 150%-time completion rate is 40.08%. Approximately 39.84% of students receive Pell Grants. About 36.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
Location
Dubuque, IA 52001
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
University of 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 University of Dubuque located?
University of Dubuque is located in Dubuque, IA.
What is University of Dubuque's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of Dubuque is 88.6% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,560 applicants and 1,356 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does University of Dubuque cost?
Reported tuition is $42,095 and average net price is $23,386 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,150 annually.
What is the student body demographics at University of Dubuque?
University of Dubuque reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,526 students, White (70.6%), Race/ethnicity unknown (10.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of Dubuque?
About 36.1% of students at University of Dubuque are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for University of Dubuque?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, University of Dubuque reports midpoint SAT about 1110.
What do graduates of University of Dubuque earn?
Median earnings are $44,960 six years after entry and $51,190 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of Dubuque?
The 150%-time completion rate is 40.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of Dubuque students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,750.
Is University of Dubuque public or private?
University of Dubuque is a private nonprofit institution located in Dubuque, IA.
Is University of Dubuque an HBCU?
No. University of Dubuque is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of Dubuque a tribal college?
No. University of Dubuque is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
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
- 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.