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University of Dubuque

Dubuque, Iowa · Private · 1,440 undergrads

University of Dubuque admits 89% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into University of Dubuque?

89% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 980–1220 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

1,486 applied, 1,317 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does University of Dubuque cost?

$25,171 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $55,110.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$22,076
$30,000–$48,000$22,425
$48,000–$75,000$20,064
$75,000–$110,000$26,588
over $110,000$27,454

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does University of Dubuque need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

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We haven't checked University of Dubuque's fall 2027 rule yet. University of Dubuque didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. University of Dubuque's site

What it's like

1,440
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
City
Campus setting in Dubuque, IA.
77%
of first-years come back for year two.
32%
finish in four years. 41% within six.
$60.9k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$24.5k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists University of Dubuque is on

Easiest to get into in IowaColleges for a 1100 SATColleges for a 21 ACT

Questions people ask

What is University of Dubuque's acceptance rate?
89% for fall 2024: 1,317 of 1,486 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for University of Dubuque?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 980 to 1220 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does University of Dubuque cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $20,064 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $55,110.
What is University of Dubuque's graduation rate?
41% of students finish within six years and 32% within four (IPEDS).