University of Dubuque
tuition & fees
$42,095
graduate tuition & fees
$9,530
acceptance rate
89%
Student Population
1,757
online students
98
Number of Programs
53
Financial Aid Amount
$24,637
SAT Scores
1,090
Graduation Rate
40%
University of Dubuque is a Private, 4 years college located in Dubuque, Iowa. Dubuque ranked 19th in Iowa Colleges and 32nd in Federal Region VII.
It has a total enrollment of 1,757 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree- professional practice. Dubuque's acceptance rate is 88.63% last year (undergraduate school).
University of Dubuque is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of University of Dubuque and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 2000 University Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001 |
| Phone | 563-589-3000 |
| WEB | www.dbq.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.dbq.edu/admissionaid/prospectivestudents/ |
| Online Application | https://www.dbq.edu/admissionaid/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.dbq.edu/admissionaid/financialaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.dbq.edu/admissionaid/financialaid/netpricecalculator/netpricecalculator.html |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.dbq.edu/admissionaid/veterans/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.dbq.edu/academics/academicsupportsuccess/accessibilityservices/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree- professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of University of Dubuque is 88.63% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 23.31%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 88.63 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 23.31 % |
Tuition & Fees
Dubuque's 2025 tuition & fees is $42,095 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 5.07% compared to the last year's rate ($40,065).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $9,530. The graduate tuition increased by 5.65% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $42,095 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $9,530 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 1,757 students have enrolled at Dubuque (2024-2025). Among them, 98 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Dubuque has 1,440 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 317 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 1,757 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 1,440 |
| Graduate Students | 317 |
| Online Enrollment | 98 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Dubuque offers 53 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Dubuque
| Number of programs | 53 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |