University of Dubuque
Dubuque, IA · Private
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University of Dubuque admitted 88.6% of applicants university-wide (1,317 of 1,486).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 88.6% | 1,317 | 1,486 |
| Men | 86.9% | 761 | 876 |
| Women | 91.1% | 556 | 610 |
Of 1,317 admitted students, 307 enrolled (23.3% yield).
University of Dubuque U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 980–1220
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 18–24
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
University of Dubuque U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $53,806/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $42,095 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $12,150 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $53,806/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $18,106 |
| $30k–48k | $19,318 |
| $48k–75k | $19,480 |
| $75k–110k | $24,660 |
| Over $110k | $25,908 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Dean's Scholarship — Varies (Merit)
- Need-Based Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Presidential Scholarship — Varies (Presidential)
- Trustee Scholarship — Varies (Trustee)
- University of Dubuque Scholarship — Varies (Automatic)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- International Student Scholarship — $10,000–$20,000 per year (International Aid)
- Dean's Scholarship — Varies (Merit)
- Presidential Scholarship — Varies (Presidential)
- Trustee Scholarship — Varies (Trustee)
- University of Dubuque Scholarship — Varies (Automatic)
University of Dubuque U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
International applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
University of Dubuque U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Application requirements · 2023
Essay prompts
University of Dubuque requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $51,190
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 40.1%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 77%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $25,750
- At graduation
University of Dubuque · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (19%), Computer & information sciences (6%), Biological & life sciences (5%).
University of Dubuque U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.