University of Dubuque
Admissions
Interested in attending University of Dubuque?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Dubuque, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into University of Dubuque?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Dubuque accepted 87% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 1,560 people applied and 1,356 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of Dubuque:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 24% ended up enrolling at University of Dubuque, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into University of Dubuque by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Dubuque considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
Important
- Application Essay
Considered
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Interview
- Recommendation(s)
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Standardized Test Scores
- Talent/Ability
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Dubuque?
Grades
Students who recently attended University of Dubuque as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.28. 14% of freshmen who attended Dubuque were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 14% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Dubuque is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
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