University of Dubuque, IA
Private Nonprofit4-Year • Small • Primarily ResidentialMaster's College and UniversityNot Selective • High Transfer-InAffiliated with the Presbyterian Church USAMain Campus
University of Dubuque Rankings
Affordability47
Selectivity8
Retention18
Graduation1
Earnings31
Diversity59
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of Dubuque
95%Bachelor’s
5%Associate’s
-Certificate
GradHighest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences3%
Business, Management, Marketing23%
Communication, Journalism3%
Computer and Information Sciences8%
Education9%
English Language and Literature1%
Health Professions and Related Programs10%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting11%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities1%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Natural Resources and Conservation3%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies7%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology2%
Social Sciences2%
Transportation and Materials Moving14%
Visual and Performing Arts1%
Admissions
Getting into University of Dubuque
73%Admission Rate
480Median SAT Math
495Median SAT Reading
19Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)430–530
200 800
SAT Reading (25–75%)420–570
200 800
ACT Composite (25–75%)16–22
1 36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of Dubuque
$34KIn-State Tuition
$34KOut-of-State Tuition
$41KAverage Total Cost
$24KAverage Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $21K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $21K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $21K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $23K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $30K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of Dubuque
80%Receive Federal Loans
$15KMedian Federal Debt
60%Repayment Rate
$259Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 38% | 45% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 16% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 15% | 9% |
| >$110K | 15% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $14K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $16K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $15K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $14K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $37K | $27K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 55% | 50% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 60% | 54% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 69% | 58% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 70% | 64% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of Dubuque
66%Retention Rate
32%Transfer Rate
22%Withdrawal Rate
43%Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 31% | 44% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 43% | 57% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 45% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 58% | 53% |
| Black | 27% | 46% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 50% | 62% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46% | 46% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 67% | 40% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 33% | 43% | 44% |
| Other race | 37% | 46% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of Dubuque
96%Employment Rate
$34KMedian Salary
$23K25 Pctl Salary
$46K75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 96% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 94% | 89% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 94% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 95% | 88% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 95% | 88% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $23K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $34K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $46K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $53K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $34K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $37K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $39K | $36K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of Dubuque
1,965Undergraduates
81%Full-time Undergrads
22Avg Entry Age
416Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 44% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 56% | 32% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 16% | 9% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 61% | 70% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9% | 7% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 6% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 32% | 29% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 19% | 16% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of Dubuque, IA
Wartburg Theological Seminary
1 miles, S
Clarke University
1 miles, N
Loras College
1 miles, NE
Emmaus Bible College
1 miles, NW