University of Dubuque: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4906 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1363 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1286 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #21 of 39 | In Iowa State |
| #3 of 5 | In Dubuque |
| #3311 of 4,425 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 87%
- Undergraduates
- 1,477
- Graduates
- 318
- Male:Female Ratio
- 56:44
- 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 87% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 85% | 90% |
| Applicants | 1,560 | 896 | 664 |
| Admissions | 1,356 | 758 | 598 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 320 | 199 | 121 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 5 | 5 |
291 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
59 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
44 or 14%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 950
or below
75% of them
had 1160
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Dubuque are 950-1160 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
85 or 26%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Dubuque are 19-25 (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 | 1181 (66%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 251 (14%) |
| Black or African American | 165 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 93 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 51 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 22 (1%) |
| Asian | 21 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend University of Dubuque is $25,216 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 | $16,617 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,871 |
| $48-75K | $20,992 |
| $75-110K | $22,386 |
| $110K+ | $26,752 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $38,260 | $7,740 |
| Tuition in-state | $38,260 | $7,740 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $38,260 | $7,740 |
| Fee in-district | $1,805 | $1,280 |
| Fee in-state | $1,805 | $1,280 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,805 | $1,280 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 911 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,470 |
| Room charge | $5,790 |
| Meal charge | $5,680 |
University of Dubuque majors
University of Dubuque has granted 298 bachelor's degrees across 34 programs, 133 master's across 5 programs, and 5 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 | 91 | |||
| Airline & Commercial & Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 50 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 33 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 25 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 19 | |||
| Physician Assistant | 18 | |||
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | 16 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 16 | |||
| Divinity & Ministry | 13 | |||
| Communication, General | 12 | |||
| Psychology, General | 12 | |||
| Accounting | 11 | |||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 10 | |||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 10 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 9 | |||
| Computer Graphics | 9 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 9 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 9 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 8 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 8 | |||
| Environmental Science | 7 | |||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 2 | 5 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 6 | |||
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology & Technician | 4 | |||
| General Studies | 4 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 4 | |||
| Sociology, General | 3 | |||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 2 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 2 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1 | |||
| Economics, General | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Environmental Studies | 1 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |||
| Music, General | 1 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 | |||
| Sports Studies | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 4 | 298 | 133 | 5 |
University of Dubuque has a graduation rate of 41%, which is among the 25% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 41% | 35% | 53% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Dubuque has published 502 scientific papers with 3,269 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Biology, Medicine, Sociology, Environmental Science, History, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2 | 12 |
| 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 | 76 |
| 2009 | 11 | 81 |
| 2010 | 11 | 97 |
| 2011 | 6 | 112 |
| 2012 | 10 | 113 |
| 2013 | 10 | 113 |
| 2014 | 5 | 127 |
| 2015 | 16 | 133 |
| 2016 | 10 | 137 |
| 2017 | 11 | 138 |
| 2018 | 18 | 168 |
| 2019 | 12 | 120 |
| 2020 | 17 | 172 |
| 2021 | 19 | 122 |
| 2022 | 25 | 183 |
| 2023 | 25 | 334 |
| 2024 | 15 | 312 |
Notable alumni
-
Tony Danza
- Occupations
- musiciantelevision presenterteacherstage actoractor
- 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. A member of the Republican Party, he was first elected in 2014 and won a second term in the 2016 elections.
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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 Wachusett Regional High School in Holden, Massachusetts. 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. He was replaced by Brad Cavanaugh as mayor in 2021.
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 | 427 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2000 University Ave Dubuque, Iowa, 52001 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 60,000 |
| Phone | 5635893000 |