University of Dubuque

www.dbq.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $40,170
    4.99% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $26,067
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    88.6%
    1,486 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    1,757
    86.6% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    40.1%
    208 Graduates

    About

    University of Dubuque is a higher education institution located in Dubuque County, IA. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of Dubuque were Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (57 degrees awarded), Physician Assistant (23 degrees), and Divinity & Ministry (16 degrees).

    In 2024, 471 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Dubuque. 50.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 49.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (323 degrees), 8.97 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (36 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at University of Dubuque is $40,170, which is $16,170 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Dubuque is $40,170, which is $16,170 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,067.

    In 2024, 92% of undergraduate students attending University of Dubuque received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $40,170
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Dubuque was $40,170. The cost of tuition at University of Dubuque is $16,170 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Average Net Price

    $26,067
    2024 Value
    3.37%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 University of Dubuque had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,067. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Dubuque grew by 3.37%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $11,470
    Room and Board
    $1,200
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Dubuque was of $11,470 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4.05% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies increased by 26.3% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    92%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    70%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    92% of undergraduate students at University of Dubuque received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Admissions

    University of Dubuque received 1,486 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 4.74% annual growth. Out of those 1,486 applicants, 1,317 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 88.6% acceptance rate.

    There were 1,757 students enrolled at University of Dubuque in 2024. 16% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    University of Dubuque has an overall enrollment yield of 23.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    88.6%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    1,317
    Accepted Out of 1,486

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Dubuque was 88.6% (1,317 admissions from 1,486 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 86.9%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 4.74%, while admissions declined by 2.88%.

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    SAT Scores

    16%
    Submission Percentage (2024)
    50
    Scores Submitted (2024)

    16% of enrolled first-time students at University of Dubuque in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    University of Dubuque had a total enrollment of 1,757 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Dubuque is 1,521 students and the part-time enrollment is 236. This means that 86.6% of students enrolled at University of Dubuque are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at University of Dubuque, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.2% White, 8.65% Black or African American, 3.41% Hispanic or Latino, 1.25% Asian, 0.626% Two or More Races, 0.569% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.398% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at University of Dubuque in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (41.2%), followed by White Female (29.1%) and Black or African American Male (6.97%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (25.6%), followed by White Male (23%) and Black or African American Male (5.05%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    86.6%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at University of Dubuque in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,757 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Dubuque is 1,521 and the part-time enrollment is 236. This means that 86.6% of students enrolled at University of Dubuque are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    77%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Dubuque was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), University of Dubuque had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      1,199 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      152 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      60 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at University of Dubuque is 68.2% White, 8.65% Black or African American, 3.41% Hispanic or Latino, 1.25% Asian, 0.626% Two or More Races, 0.569% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.398% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 248 students (14.1%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 1 more women than men received degrees from University of Dubuque. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Dubuque is white (323 degrees awarded). There were 8.97 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (36 degrees).

    The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of Dubuque is Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (57 degrees awarded), followed by Physician Assistant (23 degrees) and Divinity & Ministry (16 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Dubuque, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (66 degrees awarded), Theology (26 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (37 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Accountants & auditors
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Dubuque are Accountants & auditors (1,007,297 people), Other managers (769,889 people), Financial managers (521,696 people), Chief executives & legislators (400,846 people), and Human resources workers (252,515 people).

    The most specialized majors at University of Dubuque in 2024 are Transportation (66 degrees awarded), Theology (26 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (37 degrees), Business (167 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (6 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Dubuque are Surgeons, Physicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Nurse anesthetists, and Gaming services workers

    The most specialized majors at University of Dubuque are Transportation (66 degrees awarded), Theology (26 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (37 degrees), Business (167 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (6 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Dubuque are Elementary & secondary schools (601,851 people), Computer Systems Design (574,029 people), Banking & related activities (446,467 people), Construction (438,388 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (434,818 people).

    The most specialized majors at University of Dubuque are Transportation (66 degrees awarded), Theology (26 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (37 degrees), Business (167 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (6 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Dubuque.
    General Studies
    Most Common (2024)
    3 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at University of Dubuque was General Studies with 3 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    235
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    236
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 235 degrees were awarded to men at University of Dubuque, which is 0.996 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (236).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 49 degrees were awarded to men at University of Dubuque in Airline Professional Pilot & Flight Crew. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 37 degrees were awarded to men at University of Dubuque in Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations, which is 1.85 times more than the 20 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    31%
    100% Completion Time
    39%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 31% of students graduating from University of Dubuque completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 39% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      323 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      36 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      34 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at University of Dubuque is white (323 degrees awarded). There were 8.97 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (36 degrees).

    10.2% of degree recipients (48 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      245 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      232 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      230 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Dubuque is white female (245 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (232 degrees).

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    Operations

    University of Dubuque has an endowment valued at nearly $282M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 65.5M (23.2%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

    In 2024, University of Dubuque had a total salary expenditure of 66M. University of Dubuque employs 33 Assistant professors, 32 Associate professors and 21 Professors. Most academics at University of Dubuque are Female Assistant professor (21), Female Associate professor (17), and Male Professor (16).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Dubuque are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 76 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 52 employees, and Service with 47 employees.

    Endowment

    $282M
    2024 Endowment
    26.5%
    growth from 2023

    University of Dubuque has an endowment valued at about $282M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Dubuque grew 26.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $236M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $29.7M
    2024 Salaries
    33.9%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, University of Dubuque paid a median of $29.7M in salaries, which represents 45% of their overall expenditure ($66M) and a 33.9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 11.4% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 15.3% decline between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $5.92M
    Instructional Salaries
    87
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, University of Dubuque paid a total of $5.92M to 87 employees working as instructors, which represents 19.9% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Dubuque were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 76 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 52 employees, and Service with 47 employees.

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