University of Dubuque

Dubuque, Iowa
4-year Private university
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Overview

The University of Dubuque is a private institution established in 1852 with a suburban setting located in Dubuque. It is ranked 84 in Regional Universities Midwest in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $40,065. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,444. It practices a 4-1-4-based academic calendar.

#84 in Regional Universities Midwest
Setting
Suburban
Location Dubuque, Iowa
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1852
Selectivity Very Low
Size Small
1,444 Undergraduates
Website http://www.dbq.edu

Learning

9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Transportation And Materials Moving
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$52,900
Cost of Attendance
$22,006
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $40,065
Outstate Tuition Fee $40,065
Room and Board Fees $11,470
$41,430 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

85% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.4 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Not Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

80 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
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Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Jul
26
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
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--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Apr
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$40,298 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$27,852 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $52,900
78% Students with need received Financial Aid
29.3% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline April 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Presidential Scholarship
Total Worth $12,000
Eligibility All incoming freshmen and transfer students.
Minimum Criteria First Year Students: cumulative high school GPA of 3.5
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Honors Scholarship
Total Worth $10,000
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria cumulative high school GPA of 3.3
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Alumni Grant
Total Worth $1,000
Details Awarded to the children of alumni
See all Scholarships

Students

1,444 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
58% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
31% Students graduate within 6 years