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University of Dubuque

University of Dubuque is a private nonprofit university in a small city in the Dubuque, IA metro with 1,477 students and a 89% acceptance rate.

Dubuque, Iowa · Private nonprofit · City, small · 1,477 students

NCAA Division III · American Rivers Conference

Admission rate

89%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,110

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

19–25

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$23,386

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

40%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

71%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$51,190

10 years after entry

Students

1,477

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$18,106
$30,001–48,000$19,318
$48,001–75,000$19,480
$75,001–110,000$24,660
Over $110,000$25,908

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Business Administration and Management49
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew49
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management21
Accounting20
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies19
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse17
Exercise Science and Kinesiology16
Elementary Education and Teaching15
Show the other 24 majors
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration14
Psychology12
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations12
Communication11
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other10
Biology/Biological Sciences8
Marketing/Marketing Management7
Environmental Science6
Computer Graphics6
Forensic Science and Technology5
Mathematics Teacher Education4
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician3
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies3
Sociology3
Health/Health Care Administration/Management2
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other2
Mathematics2
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching2
English/Language Arts Teacher Education2
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education1
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies1
Chemistry1
Economics1
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, American Rivers Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Wrestling

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, American Rivers Conference

Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball, Wrestling

ROTC

Army

Faith groups

Cru, Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), valormovement.com · 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 10.2 of 20

Elevation

894 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

$900 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

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, city campus, NCAA Division III, similar size