UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE (UD)

Boston, USA

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Type of institution:

University

Age range:17+

Type of training:

Full-time
Part-time
Hybrid
Online

Language of instruction:

english

Year of foundation:1852

About the UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE (UD)

The University of Dubuque is a small, private, non-profit university founded in 1852 and affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). It offers undergraduate, graduate and theological seminary degrees. The 77-acre campus is in a residential area of Dubuque, on the Mississippi River. Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,450–1,500, and total enrollment is roughly 1,800–2,200. The student-faculty ratio is 13:1, and about 77% of students come from outside Iowa. UD is best known for its aviation program (flight and aviation management, with a flight simulation center), and also for business, nursing and criminal justice. Its business, education, nursing and career development programs have received Colleges of Distinction badges. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with program-level accreditation for nursing (CCNE) and aviation (AABI). Athletic teams compete in NCAA Division III (American Rivers Conference).

Admission conditions in UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE (UD)

• Apply through the university's website or the Common App. The application fee is $0. • Admission is rolling, with Fall and Spring intakes. Early Decision is not offered. • Required: high school transcript with GPA and an application. SAT/ACT is considered but not required (test-optional); an essay is listed among requirements by some sources. • International applicants must prove English proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS); • Financial aid priority deadline is April 1. • Study format is on-campus (the undergraduate and associate programs are not offered via distance learning).

Minimum rating for admission to UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE (UD)

• There is no strict minimum score. • Admitted students' SAT range is about 960–1200 (other sources 930–1220), ACT 17–24. • Average high school GPA is about 3.36. • Acceptance rate is about 73–89% depending on the source and year (most recent figures: 85–89%), so admission is open or only lightly selective.

Prospects after completing studies in UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE (UD)

• The six-year graduation rate is about 39–41%, and about 30% finish within four years. First-year retention is 71%. These figures are below the US average, so students should plan carefully to stay enrolled. • Graduate earnings 10 years after enrollment are about $42,500 (another source reports $51,190); median debt at graduation is about $25,750. • The strongest career pipelines are aviation (airline and professional pilot, airway management), nursing (RN), business and accounting, and criminal justice. • For continued study, UD offers master's programs (MBA, communication, aviation leadership, physician assistant studies) and a theological seminary with M.Div. and practical doctorate programs. • The degree is American-style, with regional accreditation, and recognized internationally via standard credential evaluation.