University of Dubuque
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
University of Dubuque is a private nonprofit institution located in Dubuque, Iowa with approximately 1,440 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Dubuque has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 89%. The average net price after financial aid is $23,386 per year. The graduation rate is 40%, and the typical graduate earns $42,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Dubuque (UD) is a private Presbyterian university in Dubuque, Iowa. About 2,200 students attend the university.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the 41% graduation rate is a real concern, meaning fewer than half of students who start actually finish, and median earnings of $42,500 a decade out are modest for the cost. On the plus side, the average net price of $23,250 and relatively low graduate debt of $17,070 soften the financial risk if you do complete your degree. Worth considering if you want a small, faith-rooted campus experience and have a clear plan to stay enrolled, but look hard at why so many students leave before finishing.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 7% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,440 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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