University of Dubuque

Dubuque, IA · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting

University of Dubuque, based in Dubuque, Iowa, is a private nonprofit institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 1,440 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $51,190 ten years after enrollment, which is 26% above the national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 40.6%. Mmedian graduate debt is $25,750, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.99x. The average net price after financial aid is $23,386 per year. The most popular programs include Business Administration & Management, Air Transportation, Sports & Fitness, Criminal Justice & Corrections, and Theological and Ministerial Studies.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)

$51,190

Graduation Rate

40.6%

Median Debt

$25,750

Average Net Price

$23,386

Earnings-to-Cost Ratio

0.55x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

1.99x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment

1,440

Admission Rate

88.6%

Average SAT

1110

Retention Rate

76.6%

Cost

In-State Tuition

$42,095

Out-of-State Tuition

$42,095

Pell Grant Rate

39.8%

Federal Loan Rate

70.2%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K

$18,106

Income $30K–$48K

$19,318

Income $48K–$75K

$19,480

Income $110K+

$25,908

Student Demographics

Women

42.5%

White

70.6%

Black

9.0%

Hispanic

3.8%

Asian

1.4%

Two or More Races

0.5%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)

59.9%

Accreditations

Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools — Theology (THEOL) - Freestanding schools, as well as programs affiliated with larger institutions, offering graduate professional education for ministry and graduate study of theology (Accredited)
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Accredited)
Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)

Programs (37)

Bachelor (21)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Air Transportation	$86,081	74
Business Administration & Management	$62,918	43
Sports & Fitness	$45,721	26
Criminal Justice & Corrections	$52,578	25
Registered Nursing	$73,710	19
Psychology	Not reported	13
Communications	$48,537	12
Accounting	$63,082	11
Health Services Administration & Management	$63,655	10
Computer Software Engineering	$46,296	9
Teacher Education	$42,296	9
Biology	Not reported	9
Health Services Administration	Not reported	9
Human Resources Management	$64,648	9
Natural Resources Conservation	Not reported	8
Secondary Education	$53,514	7
Marketing	$53,011	7
Sociology	$51,512	6
Data Processing	Not reported	4
Liberal Arts & Sciences	Not reported	4
Mathematics	Not reported	3

Master (3)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Business Administration & Management	$80,776	92
Theological and Ministerial Studies	$66,039	23
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment	$135,262	18

First Professional (1)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Theological and Ministerial Studies	Not reported	5

Associate (1)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences	Not reported	4

Show 11 additional programs with limited data

Program	Level	Completers
Philosophy	Bachelor	2
Theological and Ministerial Studies	Bachelor	2
Security & Protective Services	Bachelor	2
Visual & Performing Arts	Bachelor	2
Communications	Master	1
Computer & Information Sciences	Bachelor	1
English Language & Literature	Bachelor	1
Chemistry	Bachelor	1
Economics	Bachelor	1
Music	Bachelor	1
Business Administration & Management	Graduate Certificate	1