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University of Dubuque

General Information

Name: University of Dubuque
Address: 2000 University Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001
Phone:

  • General information: (563) 589-3000
  • Financial aid office: (563) 589-3170
  • Admissions office: (563) 589-3200

Website: www.dbq.edu
Type of Institution: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Religious affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA)

Estimated Student Expenses

Undergraduate academic year prices
Detailed expenses2006-072005-062004-05
Tuition and fees$17,960$17,250$16,660
Books and supplies$850$850$850
Living arrangement
On-campus
        Room and board$6,200$5,950$5,700
        Other expenses$300$240$200
Off-campus
        Room and board$6,200$5,950$5,700
        Other expenses$300$240$200
Off-campus with family
        Other expenses$1,500$1,500$1,500

Total expenses   
On-campus$25,310$24,290$23,410
Off-campus$25,310$24,290$23,410
Off-campus with family$20,310$19,600$19,010

Financial Aid Recipients

    Percentage of Students Who Receive Aid:
  • Any form of aid: 98%
  • Federal grants: 48%
  • State/local grants: 25%
  • Institutional grants: 98%
  • Student loans: 97%
    Average Amount of Aid Received:
  • Federal grants:$3049
  • State/local grants:$3530
  • Institutional grants:$5904
  • Student loans:$3658

Admissions

Undergraduate application fee (2006-07):$25
Undergraduate Admissions
Fall 2006
TotalMenWomen
Number of applicants1,001633368
Percent admitted72.9%69.0%79.6%
Percent admitted who enrolled
Full-time44.2%45.1%43.0%
Part-time0.8%0.2%1.7%

Enrollment

Total enrollment: 1441
Undergraduate enrollment: 1179
First-time student retention: 66%
Overall graduation rate: 30%

Characteristics of undergraduate students

    • Attendance:
    • Full Time: 95%
    • Part Time: 5%
    • Gender:
    • Men: 62%
    • Women: 38%

White non-hispanic: 75%
Black non-hispanic: 12%
Hispanic: 4%
Asian/pacific islander: 1%
American indian/alaska native: 2%
Other: 6%

Degrees offered

    Biological and Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General - Bachelor
    Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services
  • Accounting - Bachelor
  • Business Administration and Management, General - Bachelor, Master
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other - Bachelor, Master
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General - Bachelor
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
  • Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric - Master
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General - Bachelor
    Education
  • Biology Teacher Education - Bachelor
  • Education, General - Bachelor
  • Elementary Education and Teaching - Bachelor
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education - Bachelor
  • Health Teacher Education - Bachelor
  • Mathematics Teacher Education - Bachelor
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching - Bachelor
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education - Bachelor
    English Language and Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General - Bachelor
  • Speech and Rhetorical Studies - Bachelor
    Natural Resources and Conservation
  • Environmental Science - Bachelor
    Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies
  • Health and Physical Education, General - Bachelor
    Philosophy and Religious Studies
  • Philosophy - Bachelor
  • Religion/Religious Studies - Bachelor
    Psychology
  • Psychology, General - Bachelor
    Security and Protective Services
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies - Bachelor
    Theology and Ministerial Studies, Other
  • Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv) - First Professional
  • Theology/Theological Studies - Master, Doctor
    Transportation and Materials Moving
  • Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew - Bachelor
  • Aviation/Airway Management and Operations - Bachelor


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