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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
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Coed
1,476
Undergraduates
874
Men - 59.2%
603
Women - 40.8%
332
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Minimally difficult
Overall Admission Rate
87% of 1,560 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.4
SAT Math
560 average
480-580 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
530 average
470-580 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
23 average
19-25 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$53,535
Tuition and Fees
$40,065
Room and Board
$11,470
Average Percent of Need Met
358%
Average Freshman Award
$38,376
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$35,103
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
94
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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
58% 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
1.2%
Black/African-American
10.1%
Hispanic/Latino
5.8%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
1.3%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.4%
White
74.1%
Unknown
9.1%
International Students
3.2% from 12 countries
First-Year Students Returning
71.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
31.9%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
21.0%
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