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University of Dubuque
Explore admissions details for University of Dubuque, including acceptance rate, tuition, net price, testing data, student size, and an estimated 4.0 GPA fit range that can be used with your converter results.
About University of Dubuque
University of Dubuque is a private nonprofit institution in Dubuque, IA. It is listed as a bachelor's degree institution in the current dataset. Based on the latest available data, University of Dubuque is broadly accessible with an acceptance rate of 87%. Reported student size is about 1,473, which helps frame the scale of the campus experience.
University of Dubuque is included here as part of the CalcmyGPA US school discovery directory, which is designed to help students compare acceptance rate, tuition, SAT and ACT ranges, student size, and GPA-fit guidance in one place. If you are researching whether University of Dubuque should be a reach, match, or stronger-fit option, this profile gives a faster planning summary before you move into application strategy.
Acceptance Rate
87%
Average SAT
1,119
Average ACT
Not available
Student Size
1,473
In-State Tuition
$40,065
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,065
University of Dubuque Acceptance Rate, SAT, ACT, and Admissions Data
University of Dubuque sits in the broadly accessible range with an acceptance rate of 87%. The average SAT shown here is 1,119. Graduation rate is 40%, which adds useful perspective beyond admissions alone.
Admissions data matters because school selectivity is rarely about one number alone. For University of Dubuque, acceptance rate, SAT or ACT ranges, and graduation-rate signals work better when read together, especially for students comparing several US schools with similar reputations, cost, or GPA expectations.
Acceptance
87%
Graduation Rate
40%
SAT Average
1,119
ACT Composite
Not available
SAT Reading
Not available
SAT Math
Not available
Graduation Rate
40%
Control
Private Nonprofit
University of Dubuque Tuition, Net Price, and Cost of Attendance
University of Dubuque reports in-state tuition of $40,065 and out-of-state tuition of $40,065. Average net price is $23,250, which can be more useful than sticker tuition when comparing affordability. Estimated annual cost of attendance is $51,060 before individual aid differences. Median debt for completers is $25,750.
Cost is often where school lists change the most. This University of Dubuque cost section is meant to help you compare tuition, average net price, and overall attendance cost more naturally, so you can judge whether the school looks realistic financially before spending more time on essays, applications, or score comparisons.
In-State Tuition
$40,065
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,065
Average Net Price
$23,250
Attendance Cost
$51,060
Average Net Price
$23,250
Cost of Attendance
$51,060
Median Debt
$25,750
University of Dubuque Student Size, Graduation Rate, and Outcomes
University of Dubuque enrolls about 1,473 students. Private Nonprofit control can affect tuition structure, funding, and campus priorities. Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $51,190.
Student size and outcomes add important perspective that pure admissions numbers miss. For many applicants, the right US school is not just about getting in, but also about campus scale, graduation success, and longer-term earnings potential, which is why this University of Dubuque profile keeps those factors visible before you drill into calculators or related schools.
Student Size
1,473
Median Earnings
$51,190
University of Dubuque GPA Requirements and Academic Fit
A practical GPA floor for discovery purposes is around 2.30 on the 4.0 scale. A stronger target is around 2.65 to improve fit. This is an estimate used to turn converter results into school suggestions, not an official admissions guarantee.
The GPA fit range on this page is not an official minimum from University of Dubuque. It is a planning layer that helps you compare your converted 4.0 GPA against other US school profiles in a more practical way. That makes it useful for deciding whether University of Dubuque looks more like a reach, match, or stronger-fit school inside the wider directory.
University of Dubuque is less selective than many national-name schools, but applicants should still compare GPA, testing, cost, and program fit before applying.
Estimated Floor
2.30
Recommended GPA
2.65
Estimated Floor
2.30
Recommended GPA
2.65
How to Apply to University of Dubuque Strategically
Use this section as a quick application guide before you decide whether University of Dubuque belongs in your reach, match, or safety group. The goal is to keep admissions fit, affordability, and official requirements in view at the same time.
Check your fit before treating it as a match
Compare University of Dubuque with schools that have similar size, cost, selectivity, and GPA expectations before you decide where it belongs on your list.
Review cost early, not after you apply
Look at tuition, net price, and overall attendance cost early so affordability is part of the decision from the start, not something you discover after you are already committed.
Confirm official requirements on the school website
Use the official admissions and financial-aid pages for final requirements, deadlines, prerequisite expectations, and any updated testing or application-policy changes.
University of Dubuque Admissions, GPA, Tuition, and FAQ
What is the acceptance rate at University of Dubuque?
University of Dubuque currently shows an acceptance rate of 87% in this dataset.
How competitive is University of Dubuque?
University of Dubuque is less selective than many national-name schools, but applicants should still compare GPA, testing, cost, and program fit before applying.
What GPA is competitive for University of Dubuque?
This page estimates a discovery fit band around 2.30 to 2.65 on the 4.0 scale. These are guidance estimates, not official minimums.
How much does University of Dubuque cost?
University of Dubuque reports in-state tuition of $40,065, out-of-state tuition of $40,065, and an average net price of $23,250.
What test scores are shown for University of Dubuque?
University of Dubuque shows an average SAT of 1,119.
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