University of Dubuque

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$28,360

3.5% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$22,822

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

10.5%

Default Rate

2017 Acceptance Rate

74.2%

1,761 Applicants

2017 Enrolled Students

2,366

83.1% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

42.8%

145 Graduates

About

University of Dubuque is a higher education institution located in Dubuque County, IA. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at University of Dubuque were General Business Administration & Management (90 degrees awarded), Airline Professional Pilot & Flight Crew (24 degrees), and Accounting (24 degrees).

In 2017, 623 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Dubuque. 48.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 51.5% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were white (445 degrees), 8.09 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, unknown (55 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Dubuque is $28,360, which is $7,627 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Dubuque is $28,360, which is $7,627 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,822.

In 2017, 90% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 72% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$28,360

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at University of Dubuque was $28,360. The cost of tuition at University of Dubuque is $7,627 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Dubuque (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,822

2017 Value

8.32%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 University of Dubuque had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,822. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of University of Dubuque grew by 8.32%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Dubuque (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,060

Room and Board

$950

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Dubuque was of $9,060 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $950. The cost of room and board decreased by 0.11% between 2016 and 2017. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Dubuque (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

90%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

72%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

90% of undergraduate students at University of Dubuque received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 8.16% with respect to 2016, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Dubuque (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

10.5%

2016 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at University of Dubuque was 10.5%, which represents 74 out of the 703 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Dubuque received 1,761 undergraduate applications in 2017, which represents a 5.96% annual growth. Out of those 1,761 applicants, 1,306 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 74.2% acceptance rate.

There were 2,366 students enrolled at University of Dubuque in 2017, and 12% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Dubuque has an overall enrollment yield of 40.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

74.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2017

1,306

Accepted Out of 1,761

In 2017, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Dubuque was 74.2% (1,306 admissions from 1,761 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2016, which was 75.7%. Between 2016 and 2017, the number of applicants grew by 5.96%, while admissions grew by 3.82%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Dubuque (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

12%

Submission Percentage

Scores Submitted

12% of enrolled first-time students at University of Dubuque in 2017 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Dubuque has a total enrollment of 2,366 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Dubuque is 1,966 students and the part-time enrollment is 400. This means that 83.1% of students enrolled at University of Dubuque are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Dubuque, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.7% White, 13.5% Black or African American, 7.78% Hispanic or Latino, 2.62% Two or More Races, 1.65% Asian, 0.38% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.169% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at University of Dubuque in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority White Male (29.9%), followed by White Female (28.3%) and Black or African American Male (11.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority White Female (35.4%), followed by White Male (28.8%) and Black or African American Male (2.72%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Dubuque, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,366 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Dubuque is 1,966 and the part-time enrollment is 400. This means that 83.1% of students enrolled at University of Dubuque are enrolled full-time compared with 68.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Dubuque (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

59%

2017 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Dubuque was 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), University of Dubuque had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Dubuque (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
1,460
Black or African American
320
Hispanic or Latino
184

The enrolled student population at University of Dubuque is 61.7% White, 13.5% Black or African American, 7.78% Hispanic or Latino, 2.62% Two or More Races, 1.65% Asian, 0.38% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.169% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 54.4% White, 15% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 148 students (6.26%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2017, 19 fewer women than men received degrees from University of Dubuque. The majority of degree recipients at University of Dubuque are white (445 degrees awarded). There were 8.09 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, unknown (55 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Dubuque is General Business Administration & Management (90 degrees awarded), followed by Airline Professional Pilot & Flight Crew (24 degrees) and Accounting (24 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Dubuque, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (45 degrees awarded), Theology (29 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (39 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Dubuque are Accountants & auditors (1,077,304 people), Other managers (620,855 people), Financial managers (414,678 people), Chief executives & legislators (307,453 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (268,639 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Dubuque are Transportation (45 degrees awarded), Theology (29 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (39 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (11 degrees), and Business (288 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Personal financial advisors

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Dubuque are Personal financial advisors, Surgeons, Medical & health services managers, Physicians, and Dentists

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Dubuque are Elementary & secondary schools (522,467 people), Banking & related activities (477,996 people), Computer Systems Design (405,202 people), Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping & payroll services (386,292 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (373,543 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Dubuque.

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
90 degree-majorss awarded
Airline Professional Pilot & Flight Crew
24 degree-majorss awarded
Accounting
24 degree-majorss awarded

In 2017, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Dubuque was General Business Administration & Management with 90 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Dubuque according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

In 2017, 321 degrees were awarded to men at University of Dubuque, which is 1.06 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (302).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Dubuque by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 59 degrees were awarded to men at University of Dubuque in Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations, which is 0.702 times less than the 84 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 84 degrees were awarded to women at University of Dubuque in Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations, which is 1.42 times more than the 59 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

33%

100% Completion Time

41%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 33% of students graduating from University of Dubuque completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 41% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 42% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at University of Dubuque is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.76% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
445 degrees awarded
Unknown
55 degrees awarded
Black or African American
39 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Dubuque is white (445 degrees awarded). There were 8.09 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, unknown (55 degrees).

8.83% of degree recipients (55 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Female
232 degrees awarded
White Male
213 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at University of Dubuque is white female (232 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (213 degrees).

Operations

University of Dubuque has an endowment valued at nearly $133M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $8.69M (6.56%), compared to the 6.94% average return ($2.3M on $33.1M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2017, University of Dubuque had a total salary expenditure of $56.9M. University of Dubuque employs 54 Assistant professors, 23 Associate professors, and 21 Professors. Most academics at University of Dubuque are Female Assistant professors (29), Male Assistant professors(25), and Male Professors (17).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Dubuque are: Office and Administrative Support, with 59 employees, Service, with 52 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 44 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$133M

2017 Endowment

40.1%

growth from 2016

University of Dubuque has an endowment valued at about $133M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Dubuque grew 40.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $99.5M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Dubuque (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$361k - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2017, University of Dubuque received $361k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$20.4M

2017 Salaries

4.6%

growth from 2016

In 2017, University of Dubuque paid a median of $20.4M in salaries, which represents 35.8% of their overall expenditure ($56.9M) and a 4.6% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.52% growth from 2015 and a 6.58% growth from 2014.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 31.4M (40.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.95M

Instructional Salaries

107

Number of Employees

In 2017, University of Dubuque paid a total of $6.95M to 107 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $10.4M (33%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

54 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

59 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Dubuque were Assistant professor with 54 employees; Associate professor with 23 employees; and Associate professor with 21 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Dubuque were Office and Administrative Support with 59 employees; Service with 52 employees; and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 44 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Dubuque was Female Assistant professor with 29 employees, Male Assistant professor with 25 employees, and Male Professor with 17 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at University of Dubuque.

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