University of Dubuque: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Below AverageQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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University of Dubuque is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,780 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1852 and is one of the 6 schools and colleges located in Dubuque, Iowa.

University of Dubuque is affiliated with Presbyterian Church.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, and doctoral degree are offered at University of Dubuque.

Majors
Offered
50
University of Dubuque follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 50 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Flight and Aviation, Medical Assistant, and Criminal Justice. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at University of Dubuque is fair at 71% (close to Iowa average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
71%
Fair
The graduation rate at University of Dubuque is low - 47%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Dubuque is good - 9:1. Learn more on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are extremely high, $36,800 annually. The additional fees at University of Dubuque beyond tuition are nearly $1,800; which comes to $38,600 a year.

Read the details about University of Dubuque additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
85%
Easy
As reported in recent data, 1,579 applications were submitted and 1,343 were accepted, so it is easy to become a student at this school.

The college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of Dubuque in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,600
Medium
University of Dubuque provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Dubuque, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
University of Dubuque provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 1,000 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable -- around $5,600 per year.

Army ROTC programs are available at University of Dubuque. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, University of Dubuque seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Dubuque Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Dubuque
2000 University Ave
Dubuque, Iowa
52001, USA
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