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The University of Dubuque is a church-affiliated, liberal arts institution. Founded as a school for prospective pastors in 1852, the College of Liberal Arts was added several years later. Its 56-acre campus is located in a residential area of Dubuque.

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Private
studentType
Coed
1,444
Undergraduates
852
Men - 59%
593
Women - 41%
332
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
85% of 1,579 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
4 (based on weighted GPAs)
SAT Math
530 average
480-600 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
510 average
470-560 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
21 average
19-24 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$55,235
Tuition and Fees
$40,065
Room and Board
$11,470
Average Percent of Need Met
62%
Average Freshman Award
$32,188
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$33,621
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
64
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Dubuque Population
57,781
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Not reported
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
56% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
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Spartans
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.4%
Asian
1%
Black/African-American
11.8%
Hispanic/Latino
6.8%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
2.1%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.3%
White
70.1%
Unknown
7.4%
International Students
3.4% from 26 countries
First-Year Students Returning
71.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
30.9%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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