by our College Data Analytics TeamUniversity of Dubuque is a private not-for-profit institution in Dubuque, Iowa enrolling 1,440 undergraduates. It accepts 89% of applicants and has an on-time graduation rate of 40%, above the national average of 33%. College Factual ranks it #1,415 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in its 2027 Best Colleges ranking (top 27%), and its Value for Your Money analysis rates it a Fair Price.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
University of Dubuque ranks #1,415 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in College Factual’s 2027 Best Colleges ranking, placing it in the top 27%.
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
University of Dubuque was awarded 1 badge in the 2027 rankings.
College Factual ranked UD as #1,415 out of 5,159 colleges and universities in the country on its 2027 Best Colleges list.
UD also holds the #32 spot on the Best Colleges in Iowa ranking.
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With an acceptance rate of 89%, University of Dubuque is easier to get into than many other schools. But that doesn’t mean you can slack off on your application. Make sure to treat this school like any other when submitting requested materials and documents.
About 16% of students accepted to UD submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 490 and 610. Math scores were between 490 and 610.
UD received ACT scores from 31% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 18 and 24.
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At UD, the student to faculty ratio is an excellent 10 to 1. That’s much better than the national average of 15 to 1. This indicates that many classes will probably be small, and students will have ample opportunities to work closely with their professors and classmates.
When estimating how much access students will have to their teachers, some people like to look at what percentage of faculty members are full time. This is because part-time teachers may not have as much time to spend on campus as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at University of Dubuque is 100%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate of 77% tells us that most first-year, full-time students like University of Dubuque enough to come back for another year. This is a fair bit higher than the national average of 68%. That’s certainly something to check off in the good column about the school.
Students are considered to have graduated on time if they finish their studies within four years. At UD the on-time graduation rate of first-time, full-time students is 40%. That is great when compared to the national average of 33.3%.
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In the current academic year, there are 1,440 undergraduates at UD.
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The typical net cost at UD is $17,140. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $18,106 | $19,318 | $19,480 | $24,660 | $25,908 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of UD, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At UD, approximately 70% of students took out student loans averaging $7,757 a year. That adds up to $31,028 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 8.0%. Although this is lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, you’ll still want to keep this in mind when taking out student loans. Get more details about paying for University of Dubuque.
The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree from University of Dubuque make about $51,190 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. This is in the same neighborhood of the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. However, certain majors may produce higher-paying graduates.
See which majors at University of Dubuque make the most money.
University of Dubuque is an private not-for-profit institution found in Dubuque, Iowa. Dubuque is a great location for students who prefer city over country life. Get more details about the location of University of Dubuque.
Contact information for University of Dubuque are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 2000 University Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001 |
| Phone: | 5635893000 |
| Website: | www.dbq.edu |
| Wikipedia: | en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Dubuque |
In the most recent reporting year, students from 21 majors graduated from University of Dubuque. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 502 | NA |
| Business Administration & Management | 121 | $54,318 |
| Air Transportation | 67 | $41,490 |
| Health & Physical Education | 29 | $30,561 |
| Allied Health Professions | 25 | NA |
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 25 | $32,049 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 24 | $35,790 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 20 | $37,107 |
| Accounting | 19 | $46,141 |
| General Biology | 18 | NA |
324 students took at least one online class at University of Dubuque.
Online courses are a great option for busy, working students as well as for those who have scheduling conflicts and want to study on their own time. As time goes by, expect to see more and more online learning options become available.
Learn more about online learning at University of Dubuque.
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Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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