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University of Dubuque

#846 in US ranking Dubuque, IA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$55,110
Tuition & fees
$44,190
Avg. aid
$24,637
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
89%
SAT range
980–1220
ACT range
18–24

Outcomes

Graduation rate
40%
Median salary
$50,141
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at University of Dubuque?

Homecoming is a recurring University of Dubuque tradition that brings students and alumni together around campus activities and Spartan athletics. Commencement is another established occasion, marking the completion of students' degrees.

The campus's arts programming also gives students opportunities to attend performances during the academic year, including theater and music events. Dates and activities change by year, so the current university calendar is the appropriate source for planning a visit or deciding which events are open to the public.

What are the student housing and dining options at University of Dubuque?

The University of Dubuque offers college-operated undergraduate housing, including coeducational housing. Residence-hall entrances are electronically operated, and reported housing units have high-speed internet access.

Students should distinguish being eligible to apply for housing from having a particular room or building guaranteed. Before making an enrollment decision, they should review the current housing application, assignment timeline, residence policies, and any first-year requirements. Meal-plan terms also matter: students should check where a plan can be used, how meals or dining funds are counted, and whether their housing choice requires a particular plan. Students considering off-campus housing should budget separately for rent, utilities, food, and transportation.

University of Dubuque Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

University of Dubuque Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
11:1

University of Dubuque Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 2

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Resume preparation
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop

Other information:

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

University of Dubuque Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Charles C Meyers Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

University of Dubuque Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

University of Dubuque Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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