University of Dubuque
University of Dubuque is one of the thirty-three private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Iowa. The campus is located in an urban area, in Dubuque.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 2,366 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 525 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 310 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 59%). Every year 43% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.University of Dubuque's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $28,360, and fees were $1,350. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $28,360 and $1,350 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students2,366 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate59% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 2 | 15 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 84 miles radius of University of Dubuque
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Clarke University
1 miles away |
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Mount Mercy University
60 miles away |
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Coe College
61 miles away |
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Upper Iowa University
61 miles away |
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Saint Ambrose University
66 miles away |
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Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences
70 miles away |
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Edgewood College
75 miles away |
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Luther College
79 miles away |
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Allen College
84 miles away |
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Herzing University-Madison
84 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
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Clarke University
offers 5 nursing programs |
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Graceland University-Lamoni
offers 1 nursing programs |
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Morningside College
offers 4 nursing programs |
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La Roche College
offers 3 nursing programs |
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Waynesburg University
offers 6 nursing programs |
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Southern Adventist University
offers 2 nursing programs |
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Anderson University
offers 2 nursing programs |
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Shorter University
offers 1 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1939 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2007 - Current |
Admission
74%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 900 to 1120 |
| ACT | 16 to 22 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $25 |
| Graduates | $25 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $850/credit | |
| In State Students | $850/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $850/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $675/credit | |
| In State Students | $675/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $675/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $38,250 | $38,250 | $38,250 |
| ADN | 70 | $59,500 | $59,500 | $59,500 |
| BSN | 125 | $106,250 | $106,250 | $106,250 |
| FNP | 50 | $33,750 | $33,750 | $33,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 93% of University of Dubuque's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 55% | $4,323 |
| Other Federal Grant | 49% | $535 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 22% | $5,163 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 91% | $12,620 |
| Federal Student Loans | 81% | $9,901 |
| Private Loans | 28% | $11,342 |
$22,822
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$17,557 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$19,874 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$20,430 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$25,055 |
| Over $110,000$29,474 |
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Student Population
1,958
Undergrads
408
Graduates
1,037
Women
1,329
Men
83%
Full-time
17%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
62% |
|
Black/African American |
14% |
|
Hispanic |
8% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
6% |
|
Non-resident alien |
6% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Iowa state board of nursing.
