About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Verna Urbam
Campus Visit Coordinator
Campus Visit Coordinator
Address
Office of Admissions
2000 University Avenue
Dubuque, IA 52001-5050
2000 University Avenue
Dubuque, IA 52001-5050
Phone
563-589-3200
Email
vurban@dbq.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Coffee Shop
Stoltz Sports Center
Library
Student Union
Chlapaty Recreation & Wellness Center
Stoltz Sports Center
Library
Student Union
Chlapaty Recreation & Wellness Center
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Shopping Mall
5 Flags Concert Center
Ski Slopes
Eagle Point Park
Mississippi River Walk
5 Flags Concert Center
Ski Slopes
Eagle Point Park
Mississippi River Walk
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Anytime, 8am-5pm, Monday-Saturday
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Anytime, 8am-5pm, Monday-Saturday
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Anytime
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week
Contact Email Address for Visit
jjames@dbq.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
City buses, University Shuttle, Greyhoud bus. Airport is 15 minutes from campus and provides several flights daily to Chicago and Minneapolis, MN.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From the South:
Take highway 61 to the Grandview Ave. Exit, turn left on Grandview Ave. to University Ave., turn left on University and go two blocks to the campus.
From the North:
Take Highway 52 (becoems Cetral Ave.), turn right on 10th St. (becomes University Ave.) and go approximately 10 blocks to the campus.
From Wisconsin:
Take Highway 151/61 in the city to Highway 20 Dodge St., turn right on Highway 20 Dodge St, take the Fremont/Grandview Ave. Exit and turn right on Grandview Ave., turn left on University Ave. and go two blocks to the campus.
From Illinois:
Take Highway 20 across the The Mississippi River into Dubuque (it becomes Dodge St. in the city), continue to the Fremont/Grandview Ave. Exit, turn right on Grandview Ave. to University Ave. and go two blocks to the campus.
From the West:
Take Highway 20 into Dubuque to the Freemont/Grandview Ave. Exit, continue past Freemont Ave. on the service street to Grandview Ave., turn left on Grandview Ave. to University Ave., turn left on University Avenue and go two blocks to the campus.
Local Accommodations
Hotels, Motels, $50 to $100 per night. For overnight stays we have negotiaged rates at the following hotels: Best Western Midway (563-557-8000) $69; Hampton Inn (563-690-2005) $69; Heartland Inn (563-582-3752) $65; and MainStay Suites (563-557-7829) $59. To qualify for the discounted rate, please mention the University of Dubuque when making your reservation.
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Overview
Applicants: 1,288
Acceptance Rate: 76%
Average HS GPA: 2.96
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
440 - 550
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
420 - 550
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
18 - 23
Testing Policies
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Class Rank
Standardized Test Scores
Application Essay
Recommendation(s)
Non-Academic
Character / Personal Qualities
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
14:1
Total Faculty
153
with Terminal Degree
49
111
Men
42
Women
12
Minority
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
-
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business/Commerce, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer Graphics.
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design.
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EDUCATION.
Biology Teacher Education.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Special Education and Teaching, Other.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other.
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels.
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ENGINEERING.
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Accounting and Computer Science.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Sociology.
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THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
Divinity/Ministry.
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TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING.
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General.
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew.
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Tony Danza
Actor
Dennis Dammerman
CFO, General Electric
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Mar 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$14,548
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$13,697
Average Need-Based Loan
$6,457
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$20,317
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$21,000
Required Fees
$590
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$950
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$1,500
Transportation for Commuters
$900
On-Campus Room and Board
$7,370
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
College/university loans from institutional funds
Federal Perkins Loans
State Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,548
Demographics
1.42%
American Indian or Alaskan Native
1.81%
Asian
11.95%
Black
2.97%
Hispanic
72.55%
Caucasian
8.20%
Unknown
44% female
56% male
53% are out of state
610% are full time
-510% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
48%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
90%
Campus Environment
Suburban
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Apartment Single
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Other
Dorms Coed
Other
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
50
Number of Honor Societies
4
Number of Social Sororities
4
Number of Religious Organizations
2
4% join a fraternity
4% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
Men's Sports (Spartans)
10 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Women's Sports (Spartans)
9 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Day Care
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
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Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
20
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
No
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
