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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.

88
%
Acceptance rate
3.39
Average High School GPA

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of Dubuque?

88%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Dubuque accepted 88% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 1,600 people applied and 1,397 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
499 / 562 (89%)
Men
898 / 1038 (87%)

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:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2024
2025
2026

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

24%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

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
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Class Rank
  • First Generation
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Dubuque?

3.39
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended University of Dubuque as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.39. 2% of freshmen who attended Dubuque were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 36% 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
4.00
18%
3.75-3.99
19%
3.50-3.74
18%
3.25-3.49
11%
3.00-3.24
11%
2.50-2.99
16%
2.00-2.49
6%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

16%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

31%
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