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University of Dubuque

Basic Information

Type Private
Location Dubuque, IA
Population 100,000
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Demographics

Total Undergraduates 1,473
Men / Women 61% / 39%
White 79%
Black 10%
Hispanic 3%
International 3%
Native American 2%
Asian 1%
Mixed 1%

Academics

Undergraduate Degrees
Business & Economics 35%
Professional 19%
Life & Natural Sciences 18%
Humanities & Social Sciences 16%
Education 8%
Engineering, Computing & Math 3%

Financial

Tuition & Fees $42,095
Est. Cost of Attendance $53,806
10-Year ROI $134,000
ROI Percentile 42th

Retention & Graduation

Full-Time Retention 77%
4-Year Graduation Rate 30%
6-Year Graduation Rate 40%
Transfer-Out Rate 45%

Weather

Comfortable Days 105 (50th pctl)
Sunshine Hours 2,700 (67th pctl)
Days Without Precipitation 260 (74th pctl)
Muggyness Nice

Admissions

Acceptance Rate 55%
Yield (Unbound) 23%
Regular Decision Jan 1

Research

Research Level
Graduate Degrees
Engineering, Computing & Math 0 #264
Humanities & Social Sciences 4 #554
Life & Natural Sciences 0 #612

Honors College

Standardized Tests

Test Scores

Test Policy test_optional
Submitted Test Scores 47%
SAT Range 980 – 1,220
ACT Range 18 – 24

Schools & Majors

Trends Degrees Male/Female Intl 5yr Earn
University of Dubuque 325 56% / 44% 3% $71,948
Computer Graphics 6 67% / 33% 0%
Computer and Information Sciences
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician 3 100% / 0% 0%
Mathematics 2 +2 100% / 0% 0%
Biology 8 +1 25% / 75% 0% $70,574
Chemistry 1 100% / 0% 0%
Environmental Science 6 67% / 33% 0%
Environmental Studies
Exercise Science 16 69% / 31% 0% $49,664
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs 10 60% / 40% 0%
Nursing 17 6% / 94% 0% $76,212
Physical Education 2 50% / 50% 0% $49,602
Sports Studies
Accounting 20 +2 20% / 80% 0% $87,164
Business Administration 49 +8 61% / 39% 0% $81,184
Economics 1 100% / 0% 0%
Health Administration 2 0% / 100% 0%
Human Resources Management 14 +6 14% / 86% 0%
Marketing 7 +4 43% / 57% 0% $70,565
Sports Management 21 86% / 14% 0% $49,664
Communication 11 +1 36% / 64% 9%
Criminal Justice 19 53% / 47% 0% $67,685
Forensic Science 5 100% / 0% 0%
Interdisciplinary Studies 1 +1 100% / 0% 0%
Ministry 2 +1 0% / 100% 0% $77,067
Psychology 12 +3 25% / 75% 0%
Sociology 3 +2 100% / 0% 0% $65,458
Elementary Education 15 7% / 93% 0% $47,988
English Education 2 50% / 50% 0% $49,602
General Education 3 +1 0% / 100% 0%
Mathematics Teacher Education 4 0% / 100% 0% $49,602
Science Education 1 100% / 0% 0% $49,602
Music
Theatre 1 +2 0% / 100% 0%
Visual and Performing Arts
Aviation Management 12 +5 83% / 17% 8% $82,876
Professional Pilot 49 100% / 0% 16% $82,876