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UO

University of Dubuque

Dubuque, IAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Open Admission • 89% Acceptance
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89%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$23,386
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
1.4K
Students
Small campus body
$44,960
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

University of Dubuque is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Dubuque, IA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.4K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 89%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.4K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
89% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading490 - 610
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math490 - 610
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite18 - 24
1typical 50% range36
89%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing27% of degrees
Health Sciences9% of degrees
Biological Sciences2% of degrees
Social Sciences1% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $135,262
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Air Transportation.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,081
Earnings 5yr: $73,760
Debt: $26,250
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,776
Earnings 5yr: $83,731
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,710
Earnings 5yr: $67,829
Debt: $29,750
Theological and Ministerial Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,039
Earnings 5yr: $68,590
Debt: N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,648
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,655
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,082
Earnings 5yr: $77,576
Debt: $29,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,918
Earnings 5yr: $60,776
Debt: $27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,514
Earnings 5yr: $44,146
Debt: N/A
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,011
Earnings 5yr: $62,803
Debt: $23,375
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,578
Earnings 5yr: $60,240
Debt: $27,000
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,512
Earnings 5yr: $58,258
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,537
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Software and Media Applications.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,296
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,721
Earnings 5yr: $44,201
Debt: $27,560
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,296
Earnings 5yr: $42,709
Debt: $28,109
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $62,811
Debt: $27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$23,386
In-State Tuition$42,095
Out-of-State Tuition$42,095
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

40%
Pell Grants
70%
Take Loans
60%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$44,960
+14% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$51,190

Completion Signals

40%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
77%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,070
Est. Monthly Payment
$184/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

61%
Men
39%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 61% men and 39% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
36%
Part-Time Share
13%
Avg Family Income
$56,488
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