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University of Dubuque

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Dubuque, IA

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University of Dubuque is a private small school in Dubuque, IA, enrolling about 1,440 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 89% of applicants. Its highest-earning reported major is Air Transportation (Transportation and Materials Moving), where graduates report median earnings of $86,081/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate89%
SAT range980–1220
ACT range18–24
Undergrads1,440
Yield (admits who enroll)24%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$53,806
4-year grad rate41%
Median earnings, 10yr out$51,190

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans70%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out60%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Human Resources Management and Services$64,648/yr
Accounting and Related Services$63,082/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$62,918/yr
Marketing$53,011/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$48,537/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Software and Media Applications$46,296/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$53,514/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$42,296/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$73,710/yr
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs$63,655/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$52,578/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$45,721/yr
Social Sciences
Sociology$51,512/yr
Transportation and Materials Moving
Air Transportation$86,081/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity930
Typical room charge$5,564
Typical board charge$5,460

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is University of Dubuque's acceptance rate?

University of Dubuque in Dubuque, IA admits approximately 89% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for University of Dubuque?

Admitted students at University of Dubuque typically score between 980–1220 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for University of Dubuque?

Admitted students at University of Dubuque typically score between 18–24 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does University of Dubuque cost?

University of Dubuque's total cost of attendance is reported at $53,806 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does University of Dubuque require students to live on campus?

No -- University of Dubuque doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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