by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for University of Dubuque, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
Most-recent tuition and fees at University of Dubuque came in at $42,095 each year for undergraduates. There is no residency discount at this school.
The fees portion of those totals came to $1,925; the remainder is straight tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,170 |
| Fees | $1,925 |
| Total | $42,095 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and exclude room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much would University of Dubuque cost for part-time students? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For some context, here is how University of Dubuque tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In IA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, University of Dubuque comes in higher than most schools.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the University of Dubuque Financial Aid page for more.
Tuition at University of Dubuque has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $34,400 |
| Two Years Ago | $36,800 |
| One Year Ago | $38,260 |
| Most Recent Year | $40,170 |
The following chart shows how tuition at UD has changed across the reported years.
Year over year, tuition climbed 5.0%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $44,196 the year ahead.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 5.35%, so a year from now students could pay around $44,346.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $44,346 |
| In 2 Years | $46,718 |
| In 3 Years | $49,217 |
| In 4 Years | $51,849 |
| In 5 Years | $54,622 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $192,130.
Tuition is just the starting figure — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
To learn about financial aid at University of Dubuque, head to the University of Dubuque Financial Aid page.
