- Acceptance rate: 89% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 490–610 reading and writing, 490–610 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 18–24 composite
- Average net price: $25,216 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what University of Dubuque reported: an acceptance rate of 89% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 18–24.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of Dubuque reviews each application.
University of Dubuque GPA requirements
University of Dubuque requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Dubuque hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of Dubuque acceptance rate
University of Dubuque admitted 1,317 of 1,486 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 89%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Dubuque is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Dubuque, Iowa, with 1,440 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Dubuque in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 490 | 560 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 530 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 | 24 |
| ACT English | 16 | 20 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 20 | 24 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1110 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of Dubuque looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
University of Dubuque awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $25,216 a year at University of Dubuque in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is the University of Dubuque?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of Dubuque admitted 89% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for the University of Dubuque?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Dubuque admitted 89% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What is the University of Dubuque's acceptance rate?
University of Dubuque's acceptance rate was 89% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,317 of 1,486 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
How important is GPA for getting into the University of Dubuque?
A lot: University of Dubuque requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into the University of Dubuque?
University of Dubuque requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to the University of Dubuque?
Check University of Dubuque's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of Dubuque was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 16% sent SAT scores and 31% sent ACT scores.
What SAT and ACT scores do the University of Dubuque students have?
The middle 50% of University of Dubuque's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 490–610 in reading and writing and 490–610 in math; ACT composite 18–24, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How much does the University of Dubuque cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $25,216 a year at University of Dubuque in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does the University of Dubuque give credit for AP exams?
Yes. University of Dubuque awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at the University of Dubuque if a parent went there?
No. University of Dubuque doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check the University of Dubuque's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of DubuqueU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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