University of Dubuque: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4861 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1357 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1279 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #21 of 39 | In Iowa State |
| #2 of 5 | In Dubuque |
| #3414 of 4,461 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 89%
- Undergraduates
- 1,440
- Graduates
- 317
- Male:Female Ratio
- 58:42
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- dbq.edu
University of Dubuque Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Dubuque has an acceptance rate of 89% and is among the 39% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 87% | 91% |
| Applicants | 1,486 | 876 | 610 |
| Admissions | 1,317 | 761 | 556 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 303 | 200 | 103 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 4 | 3 | 1 |
348 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
98 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
50 or 16%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 980
or below
75% of them
had 1220
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Dubuque are 980-1220 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
94 or 31%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Dubuque are 18-24 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1199 (68%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 248 (14%) |
| Black or African American | 152 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 60 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 48 (3%) |
| Asian | 22 (1%) |
| Two or more races | 11 (0.6%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 7 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend University of Dubuque is $26,067 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $18,106 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,318 |
| $48-75K | $19,480 |
| $75-110K | $24,660 |
| $110K+ | $25,908 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $40,170 | $8,160 |
| Tuition in-state | $40,170 | $8,160 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $40,170 | $8,160 |
| Fee in-district | $1,925 | $1,370 |
| Fee in-state | $1,925 | $1,370 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,925 | $1,370 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 915 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,150 |
| Room charge | $5,990 |
| Meal charge | $6,160 |
University of Dubuque majors
University of Dubuque has granted 325 bachelor's degrees across 32 programs, 99 master's across 4 programs, and 4 doctorate degrees in Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Dubuque.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 57 | |||
| Airline & Commercial & Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 49 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 49 | |||
| Physician Assistant | 23 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 21 | |||
| Accounting | 20 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 19 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 17 | |||
| Divinity & Ministry | 16 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 16 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 15 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 14 | |||
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | 12 | |||
| Psychology, General | 12 | |||
| Communication, General | 11 | |||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 10 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 8 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 7 | |||
| Computer Graphics | 6 | |||
| Environmental Science | 6 | |||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 2 | 4 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 5 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology & Technician | 3 | |||
| General Studies | 3 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 3 | |||
| Sociology, General | 3 | |||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 3 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 2 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | |||
| Economics, General | 1 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 1 | |||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 3 | 325 | 99 | 4 |
University of Dubuque has a graduation rate of 40%, which is among the 23% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 40% | 35% | 47% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Dubuque has published 515 scientific papers with 3,503 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Biology, Medicine, Sociology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 7 | 7 |
| 1994 | 5 | 12 |
| 1995 | 11 | 7 |
| 1996 | 2 | 13 |
| 1997 | 6 | 13 |
| 1998 | 3 | 17 |
| 1999 | 5 | 19 |
| 2000 | 7 | 19 |
| 2001 | 3 | 30 |
| 2002 | 5 | 43 |
| 2003 | 5 | 60 |
| 2004 | 5 | 48 |
| 2005 | 11 | 58 |
| 2006 | 7 | 69 |
| 2007 | 3 | 83 |
| 2008 | 14 | 77 |
| 2009 | 11 | 81 |
| 2010 | 11 | 97 |
| 2011 | 6 | 112 |
| 2012 | 10 | 113 |
| 2013 | 10 | 114 |
| 2014 | 5 | 127 |
| 2015 | 16 | 133 |
| 2016 | 10 | 137 |
| 2017 | 11 | 138 |
| 2018 | 18 | 168 |
| 2019 | 12 | 120 |
| 2020 | 17 | 173 |
| 2021 | 19 | 123 |
| 2022 | 25 | 184 |
| 2023 | 25 | 334 |
| 2024 | 17 | 315 |
| 2025 | 16 | 289 |
Notable alumni
-
Tony Danza
- Occupations
- stage actoractortelevision actorboxerfilm actor
- Biography
-
Tony Danza is an American actor and retired professional boxer. He is known for co-starring in the television series Taxi (1978–1983) and Who's the Boss? (1984–1992), for which he was nominated for an Emmy Award and four Golden Globe Awards. In 1998, Danza won the People's Choice Award for Favorite Male Performer in a New Television Series for his work on the 1997 sitcom The Tony Danza Show (not to be confused with his 2004–2006 daytime variety talk show of the same name). He has also appeared in films such as The Hollywood Knights (1980), Going Ape! (1981), She's Out of Control (1989), Angels in the Outfield (1994), Crash (2004), and Don Jon (2013).
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Orlando Fals Borda
- Occupations
- university teachersociologist
- Biography
-
Orlando Fals Borda was a Colombian researcher and sociologist, one of the most important Latin American thinkers, and one of the founders of participatory action research.
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Rod Blum
- Enrolled in the University of Dubuque
- In 1989 graduated with Master of Business Administration
- Occupations
- politicianbusiness executive
- Biography
-
Rodney Leland Blum is an American businessman and politician who served as the U.S. representative for Iowa's 1st congressional district from 2015 to 2019.
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Sol Butler
- Occupations
- long jumperAmerican football player
- Biography
-
Solomon Wellings “Sol” Butler was a multi-talented athlete who competed in American football and track and field. He finished seventh in the long jump competition at the 1920 Summer Olympics. He also played in the National Football League for the Hammond Pros, Akron Pros, Canton Bulldogs, Buffalo Bisons, and Rock Island Independents. Referenced sometimes as Edward Solomon Butler, was a name used by alternate people to gain notoriety off the exploits of Solomon W. Butler in various parts of the country.
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Roy D. Buol
- Born in
-
United States - Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Roy D. Buol served as mayor of Dubuque, Iowa from 2005 to 2021. Buol graduated from the University of Dubuque. A native of Dubuque, Buol served as the Second Ward's city council representative from 1995 to 2005. In 2005, he was elected mayor. He was reelected in 2009, 2013, and 2017, retiring December 31, 2021, as the longest-serving Mayor in Dubuque history.
General info
| Alternative names | UD |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1852 |
| Motto | Mancherlei Gaben und Ein Geist Many Talents and One Spirit |
| Colors | royal blue, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 429 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2000 University Ave Dubuque, Iowa, 52001 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 60,000 |
| Phone | 5635893000 |