Colleges in Dubuque County, Iowa
Dubuque County is a county in Iowa. According to Census data, the population is 68,109 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, seven colleges are active for serving college programs in Dubuque County, Iowa. In addition, there are 7 colleges located within 30 miles from Dubuque County.
By school type, all schools are private. By school level, there are six 4-years (or high) schools and one less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
Six schools offer undergraduate programs and five schools offer graduate programs. The 2025 average tuition & fees of the schools in Dubuque County, Iowa is $24,983 for Iowa residents and $29,735 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 80.03% and the average SAT score is 1,117. A total of 4,532 students enrolled in schools in Dubuque County, Iowa, of which 200 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in Dubuque County, Iowa
The following table lists 7 colleges located in Dubuque County and 1 schools near Dubuque County, Iowa ordered by distance from Dubuque County. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
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| College Name | Distance From Dubuque County | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmaus Bible College Dubuque, IA Private, 4 years four-years | 0.52 miles | $20,800 | 234 | 83% | 8 to 1 | - | 59.8% | 1,200 |
| University of Dubuque Dubuque, IA Private, 4 years four-years | 0.72 miles | $42,095 | 1,757 | 40% | 10 to 1 | $9,530 | 88.6% | 1,090 |
| Clarke University Dubuque, IA Private, 4 years four-years | 1.02 miles | $40,910 | 962 | 56% | 9 to 1 | $12,237 | 71.8% | 1,060 |
| Wartburg Theological Seminary Dubuque, IA Private, 4 years four-years | 1.31 miles | - | 161 | - | - | $21,658 | - | - |
| Loras College Dubuque, IA Private, 4 years four-years | 1.43 miles | $39,824 | 1,189 | 68% | 12 to 1 | $13,530 | 99.9% | - |
| Capri College-Dubuque Dubuque, IA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 2.11 miles | $19,180 | 165 | 74% | 12 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Divine Word College Epworth, IA Private, 4 years four-years | 12.32 miles | $15,600 | 64 | 100% | 5 to 1 | - | - | - |
| University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville, WI Public, 4 years four-years | 19.62 miles | $17,603 | 6,389 | 56% | 20 to 1 | $19,877 | 89.4% | - |
| Average | - | $29,735 | 4,532 | 70% | 9 to 1 | $14,239 | 80.0% | 1,117 |