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Duluth Business University

Overview of Duluth Business University

Students attend Duluth Business University in Dultuh, MN, a small city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Duluth Business University degrees go up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in photography and commercial art, therapy and counseling, and medical adminstration.

Duluth Business University Selectivity

Duluth Business University is selective and does not offer open admission.

Student Body

There are 296 students at the school (as of 2007).

Student Life

A lot of students at Duluth Business University attend part-time.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Mission Statement The mission of the Duluth Business University, Inc. is to produce graduates with the knowledge and skills to meet the entry-level employment requirements of business, industry, and government and to provide college-level general education courses to prepare graduates for increased career opportunities."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Duluth Business University

Duluth Business University
4724 Mike Colalillo Drive
Dultuh, MN 55807
General Phone: (218) 722-4000
http://www.dbumn.edu

Duluth Business University Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Medical Support And Technology34medical assistant, veterinary assistant, phlebotomy
Therapy And Counseling19massage therapy
Medical Administration15medical records tech
Business And Management8business management, accounting technology
Photography And Commercial Art5commercial art

Number of programs and degrees for Duluth Business University in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree438
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years386

Student Body

In 2007, Duluth Business University had a total enrollment of 296 students (247 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men16%
Women84%
Full-Time72%
Part-Time28%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White88%
Black1%
Hispanic3%
Asian0%
American Indian4%
Unknown3%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1912%
20-2115%
22-2419%
25-2924%
30-349%
35-397%
40-499%
50-643%
65+1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Minnesota83%
Wisconsin15%

Duluth Business University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time55 %
Part-Time38 %

Duluth Business University Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Duluth, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Minnesota Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Duluth Business University Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total27819771%11860%
Men352571%1976%
Women22317277%9958%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPAnot required
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)not required
Other Standardized Testsrequired

Duluth Business University Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 16,744
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 16,744
Books and supplies$ 1,850

Financial Aid:
Duluth Business University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 989200)

Duluth Business University Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track39

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year3$23,2389$33,317
All faculty totalcalendar year3$23,2389$33,317

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Duluth Business University Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Duluth Business University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Duluth Business University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Duluth Business University % of freshmen enrolled part-time
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Duluth Business University % of degrees in therapy and counseling
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 12%Duluth Business University Female % of student body
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Duluth Business University % of degrees in medical adminstration
% of degrees in photography and commercial art
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Duluth Business University % of degrees in photography and commercial art
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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