What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 21 |
| Psychology | 18 |
| Social Work | 16 |
| Finance | 15 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 14 |
| Business Administration and Management | 12 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 11 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 11 |
Show the other 24 majors
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 9 |
| History | 8 |
| Accounting | 8 |
| Political Science and Government | 8 |
| Biochemistry | 8 |
| Computer Science | 7 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 7 |
| Engineering | 6 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 6 |
| Mathematics | 6 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 6 |
| Creative Writing | 5 |
| Philosophy | 4 |
| Sociology | 4 |
| Business Analytics | 3 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 2 |
| Neuroscience | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 2 |
| Education | 1 |
| English Language and Literature | 1 |
| Data Science | 1 |
| Chemistry | 1 |
| Music | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, American Rivers Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball, Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, American Rivers Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball, Wrestling
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), iowacru.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Dubuque, IA
99,242 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
The Eastern Iowa (CID)
Nearest hub airport
General Mitchell International (MKE)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 9.2 of 20
Elevation
806 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
10°F
July high
84°F
Annual snowfall
36.1 in
Days at 90°F or higher
18 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$890 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Clarke University1 mi
- University of Dubuque1 mi
- Emmaus Bible College1 mi
- University of Wisconsin-Platteville19 mi
- Cornell College55 mi
- Mount Mercy University61 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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