University of Dubuque
Basic Information
Type
Private
Geographical Reach
Regional
Religious Affiliation
Presbyterian
Location
Dubuque, IA
Population
100,000
Website
http://www.dbq.edu/
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
1,473
Men / Women
61% / 39%
White
79%
Black
10%
Hispanic
3%
International
3%
Native American
2%
Asian
1%
Mixed
1%
From State
34%
From Region
47%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Business & Economics
35%
Professional
19%
Health Sciences
13%
Education
8%
Life & Natural Sciences
4%
Computer Science
3%
Physical Sciences & Math
1%
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 (50%)
Sunshine Hours
2,700 (67%)
Days Without Precipitation
260 (74%)
Admissions
Uses Common App
Yes
Acceptance Rate
76%
Yield (Unbound)
23%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
—
Graduate Degrees
| Engineering, Computing & Math | 0 | #258 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | 4 | #527 |
| Life & Natural Sciences | 0 | #576 |
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
optional
Submitted Test Scores
47%
SAT Range
1020
–
1180
SAT Math Range
490
–
610
SAT RW Range
490
–
610
ACT Range
18
–
24
Earnings by Major Category
Each major category's degree-weighted estimated median 5-year earnings at this college, expressed as a z-score against the national degree-weighted distribution for that category. 0 is the national average. The shaded band between +1.28 and −1.28 marks the central 80% of the national distribution (10th–90th percentile).
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Dubuque | 325 | 56% / 44% | 3% | $60,325 | 96% | ||
| Computer Graphics | 6 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | $45,370 | 10 | 100% | |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — — | — | — | $77,647 | 81 | — | |
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician | 3 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $77,654 | 81 | — | |
| Chemistry | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $63,794 | 58 | — | |
| Mathematics | 2 +2 | 100% / 0% | 0% | $65,396 | 61 | — | |
| Biology | 8 +1 | 25% / 75% | 0% | $62,811 | 55 | 88% | |
| Environmental Science | 6 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | $50,866 | 21 | — | |
| Environmental Studies | — — | — | — | $51,028 | 22 | — | |
| Exercise Science | 16 — | 69% / 31% | 0% | $44,201 | 9 | 98% | |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 10 — | 60% / 40% | 0% | $62,382 | 54 | 100% | |
| Nursing | 17 — | 6% / 94% | 0% | $67,829 | 66 | 100% | |
| Sports Studies | — — | — | — | $44,341 | 9 | — | |
| Accounting | 20 +2 | 20% / 80% | 0% | $77,576 | 81 | 90% | |
| Business Administration | 49 +8 | 61% / 39% | 0% | $60,776 | 50 | 96% | |
| Economics | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $68,472 | 67 | — | |
| Health Administration | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $60,739 | 50 | — | |
| Human Resources Management | 14 +6 | 14% / 86% | 0% | $63,355 | 57 | 100% | |
| Marketing | 7 +4 | 43% / 57% | 0% | $62,803 | 55 | 97% | |
| Sports Management | 21 — | 86% / 14% | 0% | $44,201 | 9 | 98% | |
| Communication | 11 +1 | 36% / 64% | 9% | $47,566 | 14 | 100% | |
| Criminal Justice | 19 — | 53% / 47% | 0% | $60,240 | 49 | 100% | |
| Forensic Science | 5 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $57,129 | 39 | — | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 +1 | 100% / 0% | 0% | $53,596 | 29 | — | |
| Ministry | 2 +1 | 0% / 100% | 0% | $68,590 | 68 | 96% | |
| Psychology | 12 +3 | 25% / 75% | 0% | $51,135 | 22 | — | |
| Sociology | 3 +2 | 100% / 0% | 0% | $58,258 | 43 | 100% | |
| Elementary Education | 15 — | 7% / 93% | 0% | $42,709 | 7 | 95% | |
| English Education | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $44,146 | 8 | 100% | |
| General Education | 3 +1 | 0% / 100% | 0% | $44,985 | 10 | — | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 4 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $44,146 | 8 | 100% | |
| Physical Education | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $44,146 | 8 | 100% | |
| Science Education | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $44,146 | 8 | 100% | |
| Music | — — | — | — | $39,496 | 4 | — | |
| Theatre | 1 +2 | 0% / 100% | 0% | $35,139 | 3 | — | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — — | — | — | $35,240 | 3 | — | |
| Aviation Management | 12 +5 | 83% / 17% | 8% | $73,760 | 76 | 90% | |
| Professional Pilot | 49 — | 100% / 0% | 16% | $73,760 | 76 | 90% |