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Colleges / University of Dubuque

University of Dubuque

Dubuque, IA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate85%
Acceptance Rate85%

About University of Dubuque

University of Dubuque is a private, religious university in the suburb of Dubuque, Iowa. University of Dubuque was founded in 1852. The college enrolls around 1,777 students a year, including 1,461 undergraduate students.

University of Dubuque Acceptance Rate

It is moderately difficult to get into University of Dubuque. Around 85% of applicants get into University of Dubuque each year. In 2022, 1,579 students applied to University of Dubuque and 1,343 were admitted.

University of Dubuque Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 85%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 4.0
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 16%

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University of Dubuque Campus Tours

University of Dubuque is located in the town of Dubuque, Iowa,.

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College Info

2000 University Avenue Dubuque, IA 52001-5099

Campus Setting: Suburban

University of Dubuque Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to University of Dubuque is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to University of Dubuque is Continuous processing.

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University of Dubuque SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

970 - 1130

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Math SAT Range

480 - 600

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Reading SAT Range

470 - 560

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1130 and Above

Good

970 to 1130

Avg

970 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for University of Dubuque students is 1040. Applicants with SAT scores of 1130 and above have a good chance of being admitted to University of Dubuque, while applicants with SAT scores between 970 to 1130 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 970 have a low chance of being offered a spot at University of Dubuque.

University of Dubuque Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$51,535

In State

$51,535

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$38,260
$38,260
Fees
$1,805
$1,805
Housing
$11,470
$11,470
Books
Unknown
Unknown

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Student Life

Wondering what life at University of Dubuque is like? There are approximately 1,777 students enrolled at University of Dubuque, including 1,461 undergraduate students and 316 graduate students. 83% percent of students attend school full-time, 41% percent are from IA and 59% percent of students are from other states.

83%

Full Time

16%

Part Time

41%

In State

59%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

1,777

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

85%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$40,065

Out-of-State

$40,065

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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