University of Dubuque
University of Dubuque at a Glance
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About University of Dubuque
According to Wikipedia, The University of Dubuque is a private Presbyterian university in Dubuque, Iowa. About 2,200 students attend the university. History The University of Dubuque has had a long history in Dubuque since its founding in 1852.
University of Dubuque's Online Degrees
University of Dubuque Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,560 | 89% | 77% | 45% | 1100 | 21 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does University of Dubuque Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $44,190 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $22,076 |
| 30K - 48K | $22,425 |
| 48K - 75K | $20,064 |
| 75K - 110K | $26,588 |
| 110K+ | $27,454 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do University of Dubuque Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former University of Dubuque students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $60,869 a year, and 94% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
University of Dubuque's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 2,087 | 1,658 | 429 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is University of Dubuque?
University of Dubuque is located at 2000 University Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001.
How Safe is University of Dubuque?
Like every college that receives federal student aid, University of Dubuque publishes an annual security report with its campus crime statistics and safety policies. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.
Relative to its enrollment, University of Dubuque has a violent crime rate of 0.46% and a property crime rate of 0.68%. Dubuque has a violent crime rate of 0.41% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 1.45%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is University of Dubuque Known For?
University of Dubuque is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Philosophy
- Sociology
- Literature
- Criminal Justice
- Education
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Medical
- Communications
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Psychology
- Business
- Economics
- Nursing
University of Dubuque's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much University of Dubuque's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
University of Dubuque ranks #540 in the U.S. and #1807 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
philosophy DegreesUniversity of Dubuque ranks #949 in the U.S. and #3196 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
sociology DegreesUniversity of Dubuque ranks #1213 in the U.S. and #3668 worldwide for influence in Literature.
literature DegreesUniversity of Dubuque ranks #1269 in the U.S. and #2471 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
criminal-justice DegreesUniversity of Dubuque ranks #1287 in the U.S. and #5305 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesUniversity of Dubuque ranks #1339 in the U.S. and #5119 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
math DegreesUniversity of Dubuque ranks #1697 in the U.S. and #6859 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
computer-science DegreesUniversity of Dubuque ranks #1705 in the U.S. and #5875 worldwide for influence in Medical.
medicine DegreesUniversity of Dubuque ranks #1894 in the U.S. and #7056 worldwide for influence in Communications.
communications DegreesUniversity of Dubuque ranks #1921 in the U.S. and #6884 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
chemistry DegreesUniversity of Dubuque ranks #1928 in the U.S. and #7768 worldwide for influence in Biology.
biology DegreesUniversity of Dubuque ranks #2002 in the U.S. and #5313 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesUniversity of Dubuque ranks #2117 in the U.S. and #7604 worldwide for influence in Business.
business DegreesUniversity of Dubuque ranks #2728 in the U.S. and #10397 worldwide for influence in Economics.
economics DegreesUniversity of Dubuque ranks #2875 in the U.S. and #7743 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesWho Are University of Dubuque's Most Influential Alumni?
University of Dubuque's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Philosophy, Criminal Justice, and Social Work. Here are some of University of Dubuque's most famous alumni:
