University of Dubuque
Dubuque, IA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,582
Graduate Enrollment: 407
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 76.43%
Male/Female: 58% / 42% (2017)
First generation college students: 36.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 7.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.1% (2017)
Test scores for admission: Neither required or recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 60.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 40.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 29.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 21.5% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 65.2%
Black: 14.0%
Hispanic: 8.4%
Asian: 1.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.4%
2+ races: 2.7%
Non-resident alien: 4.8%
Unknown race: 3.0%
Black: 14.0%
Hispanic: 8.4%
Asian: 1.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.4%
2+ races: 2.7%
Non-resident alien: 4.8%
Unknown race: 3.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $47,628
In-State tuition: $36,010Out-of-State tuition: $36,010
Estimated books and supplies: $950 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,300 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $900 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $10,300 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $900 (2022)
Average Family Income: $63,802 (2017)
Median Family Income: $41,837 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 49.4%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 72.3%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $25,750 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $273 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $18,546 |
| $30k-48k | $23,996 |
| $48k-75k | $29,392 |
| $75k-110k | $31,102 |
| $110k+ | $32,072 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 26%6-year graduation rate: 40%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 98.0% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $25,750 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $16,121 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $17,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 72.6% (2015) |
| @3 year | 73.8% (2017) |
| @5 year | 81.8% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 46.8% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 50.2% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $41,430 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $50,927 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 24 | $36,220 ($3,018) | $35,733 ($2,978) | ||
| Master's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Data Processing. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Software and Media Applications. | 6 | $32,029 ($2,669) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 11 | $28,109 | $242 | $36,823 ($3,069) | $41,888 ($3,491) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 11 | $42,572 ($3,548) | $40,329 ($3,361) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 4 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 12 | $27,000 | $286 | $32,793 ($2,733) | $43,965 ($3,664) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 35 | $27,560 | $286 | $33,332 ($2,778) | $46,564 ($3,880) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 25 | $48,819 ($4,068) | $78,539 ($6,545) | ||
| First Professional Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 30 | $27,000 | $286 | $38,766 ($3,231) | $55,013 ($4,584) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 11 | $31,332 ($2,611) | $63,868 ($5,322) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Air Transportation. | 33 | $26,250 | $269 | $41,219 ($3,435) | $68,260 ($5,688) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Visual and Performing Arts, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 23 | $1,169 | $112,838 ($9,403) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 14 | $29,750 | $293 | $60,608 ($5,051) | $64,008 ($5,334) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 70 | $27,000 | $233 | $44,509 ($3,709) | $55,640 ($4,637) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 87 | $152 | $63,185 ($5,265) | $72,199 ($6,017) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 22 | $29,000 | $286 | $45,578 ($3,798) | $64,831 ($5,403) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 20 | $27,000 | $285 | $45,575 ($3,798) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 17 | $23,375 | $223 | $33,029 ($2,752) | $55,208 ($4,601) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $53,766Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 10.0
School's endowment start of year: $173,771,931 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $238,864,151 (2022)