University of Dubuque

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$38,260

3.97% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$25,216

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

86.9%

1,560 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,795

85% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

41.1%

211 Graduates

About

University of Dubuque is a higher education institution located in Dubuque County, IA. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of Dubuque were Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (92 degrees awarded), Physician Assistant (18 degrees), and Divinity & Ministry (13 degrees).

In 2023, 474 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Dubuque. 48.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 51.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (332 degrees), 8.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (41 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Dubuque is $38,260, which is $13,685 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Dubuque was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 715 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Dubuque is $38,260, which is $13,685 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,216.

In 2023, 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

$38,260

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Dubuque was $38,260. The cost of tuition at University of Dubuque is $13,685 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Dubuque (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$25,216

2023 Value

10.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Dubuque had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,216. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Dubuque grew by 10.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Dubuque (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,024

Room and Board

$950

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Dubuque was of $11,024 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 7.03% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $950. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Dubuque (in red) with that of similar universities.

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 2023. This represents a growth of 2.22% with respect to 2022, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Dubuque (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Dubuque was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 715 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Dubuque received 1,560 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 1.2% annual growth. Out of those 1,560 applicants, 1,356 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 86.9% acceptance rate.

There were 1,795 students enrolled at University of Dubuque in 2023. 14% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Dubuque has an overall enrollment yield of 24%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

86.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,356

Accepted Out of 1,560

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Dubuque was 86.9% (1,356 admissions from 1,560 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 85.1%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 1.2%, while admissions grew by 0.968%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Dubuque (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

14%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

14% of enrolled first-time students at University of Dubuque in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Dubuque had a total enrollment of 1,795 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Dubuque is 1,526 students and the part-time enrollment is 269. This means that 85% of students enrolled at University of Dubuque are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Dubuque, both undergraduate and graduate, is 65.8% White, 9.19% Black or African American, 5.18% Hispanic or Latino, 1.23% Two or More Races, 1.17% Asian, 0.334% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.279% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Dubuque in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (40.1%), followed by White Female (28.7%) and Black or African American Male (8.28%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (26.5%), followed by White Male (18.2%) and Black or African American Male (4.87%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

85%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Dubuque in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,795 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Dubuque is 1,526 and the part-time enrollment is 269. This means that 85% of students enrolled at University of Dubuque are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Dubuque (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

2023 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 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), University of Dubuque had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Dubuque (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,181 enrolled students
Black or African American
165 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
93 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Dubuque is 65.8% White, 9.19% Black or African American, 5.18% Hispanic or Latino, 1.23% Two or More Races, 1.17% Asian, 0.334% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.279% 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 251 students (14%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 16 fewer women than men received degrees from University of Dubuque. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Dubuque is white (332 degrees awarded). There were 8.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (41 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of Dubuque is Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (92 degrees awarded), followed by Physician Assistant (18 degrees) and Divinity & Ministry (13 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (74 degrees awarded), Theology (30 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (26 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

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 Police officers (144,155 people), Other managers (113,493 people), Clergy (84,793 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (68,829 people), and Secondary school teachers (44,338 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Dubuque in 2023 are Transportation (74 degrees awarded), Theology (30 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (26 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (8 degrees), and Protective Services (27 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

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 Physicians, Surgeons, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at University of Dubuque are Transportation (74 degrees awarded), Theology (30 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (26 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (8 degrees), and Protective Services (27 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (596,314 people), Computer Systems Design (515,211 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (487,540 people), Banking & related activities (485,730 people), and Construction (414,618 people).

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.

Most Common (2023)

Airline Professional Pilot & Flight Crew
50 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
43 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
25 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Dubuque was Airline Professional Pilot & Flight Crew with 50 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Dubuque according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

245

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

229

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 245 degrees were awarded to men at University of Dubuque, which is 1.07 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (229).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Dubuque by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 47 degrees were awarded to men at University of Dubuque in Airline Professional Pilot & Flight Crew, which is 15.7 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 47 degrees were awarded to men at University of Dubuque in Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations, which is 1.02 times more than the 46 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

26%

100% Completion Time

40%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 26% of students graduating from University of Dubuque completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 40% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 41% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Dubuque is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.9% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
332 degrees awarded
Black or African American
41 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
31 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Dubuque is white (332 degrees awarded). There were 8.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (41 degrees).

6.75% of degree recipients (32 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
169 degrees awarded
White Male
163 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
22 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Dubuque is white female (169 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (163 degrees).

Operations

University of Dubuque has an endowment valued at nearly $223M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.41M (1.98%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, University of Dubuque had a total salary expenditure of 68M. University of Dubuque employs 37 Assistant professors, 31 Associate professors and 21 Professors. Most academics at University of Dubuque are Female Assistant professor (25), Male 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 77 employees, Service, with 49 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 47 employees.

Endowment

$223M

2023 Endowment

2.9%

decline from 2022

University of Dubuque has an endowment valued at about $223M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Dubuque declined 2.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $173M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Dubuque (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$22.2M

2023 Salaries

11.4%

decline from 2022

In 2023, University of Dubuque paid a median of $22.2M in salaries, which represents 32.6% of their overall expenditure ($68M) and a 11.4% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 15.3% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.42% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.64M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of Dubuque paid a total of $6.64M to 90 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

37 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

77 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Dubuque were Assistant professor with 37 employees, Associate professor with 31 employees, and Professor with 21 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Dubuque were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 77 employees, Service with 49 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 47 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Dubuque was Female Assistant professor with 25 employees, Male Associate professor with 17 employees, and Male Professor with 16 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Dubuque.

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