
Dubuque, IA
Open Admissions
Graduation
University of Dubuque is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Dubuque, Iowa. With an enrollment of approximately 1,473 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. With an acceptance rate of 87%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 40%. Graduates earn a median salary of $51,190 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $23,250 per year.
Acceptance Rate
87%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
40%
Enrollment
1,473
Total students
Median Earnings
$51,190
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$40,065
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,065
Per year
Average Net Price
$23,250
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
970–1190
25th–75th percentile
ACT Score Range
19 – 25
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
970
Median
1090
75th
1190
SAT Math
25th
480
Median
530
75th
580
ACT Composite
25th
19
Median
22
75th
25
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$93,000
10-Year Earnings
$511,900
ROI Multiple
5.5×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students