University of Dubuque
Dubuque, IA · Private nonprofit · 1,440 undergrads (small, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $18,106 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $19,318 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $19,480 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $24,660 |
| Over $110,000 | $25,908 |
| All incomes (average) | $23,386 |
Sticker tuition: $42,095 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 89%
- Average SAT
- 1110
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 40%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 40%
- Freshman retention
- 77%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $51,190
- Median debt at graduation
- $25,750
- International undergrads
- 47 (3.2%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business19%
Education10%
Health & Nursing10%
Kinesiology & Sports Science8%
Criminal Justice8%
Computer Science6%
Biology & Life Sciences5%
Psychology5%
Environmental Studies2%
Communications & Media2%
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