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The University of Dubuque, established in 1852 and often abbreviated as UD, is a private, coeducational university located in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. The campus of the university is urban. The university is well known for the courses it offers in business administration, religion, philosophy, sociology, flight operations, physical education, aviation management, etc.
The academic divisions of the university include:
The sports teams of the university are called the Spartans. The official mascot of the university is the Spartan. The teams participate in intercollegiate golf, soccer, basketball, cross country, track & field, wrestling, tennis, football, softball,etc. The university also has a club sports team that participates in ice hockey.
University Of Dubuque is found in Dubuque, IA. Dubuque is a small city. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Presbyterian Church (USA) identity. University Of Dubuque is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at the school.
University Of Dubuque has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in transportation, computer science and engineering, and conservation and resource management.
Admission to University Of Dubuque is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 410. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 400 and 520.
University Of Dubuque has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 1,560 in 2007-2008 at the school.
University Of Dubuque offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. University Of Dubuque values student athletics, and belongs to the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Dubuque
2000 University Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
General Phone: (563) 589-3000
http://www.dbq.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 88 | business management, accounting, marketing, business administration |
| Religion and Philosophy | 53 | ministry, theology, religion, philosophy |
| Transportation | 44 | commercial pilot and flight crew, aviation operations |
| Education and Teaching | 31 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, English teaching, biology teaching, science teaching, health teaching, math teaching, education |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 26 | computer and info science |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 24 | criminal justice and safety |
| Liberal Arts | 24 | speech and rhetoric, English, sociology, Spanish language, general studies, international relations, liberal arts and sciences, economics |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 24 | registered nursing |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 13 | health and physical education |
| Media | 11 | communication studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 8 | psychology |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 5 | environmental science |
| Science | 4 | biology, geology, chemistry, biological and physical sciences |
| Law | 0 | legal studies |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Music | 0 | music |
| Family and Social Work | 0 | social work |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Dubuque in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 265 | 38 |
| Master's degree | 49 | 4 |
| First-professional degree | 29 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 12 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, University Of Dubuque had a total enrollment of 1,560 students (1,396 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 58% |
| Women | 42% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 81% |
| Graduate | 8% |
| First Professional | 11% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 38% |
| Illinois | 22% |
| Wisconsin | 11% |
| Florida | 8% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
University Of Dubuque offers campus housing for 758 of its 1,396 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Dubuque, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Iowa Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,152 | 811 | 70% | 337 | 42% |
| Men | 749 | 493 | 66% | 194 | 39% |
| Women | 403 | 318 | 79% | 143 | 45% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 520 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 17% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 87% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,020 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,020 |
| Room and board | $ 6,790 |
| Room charge | $ 3,340 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,450 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| Other expenses | $ 420 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Dubuque participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 189100)
University Of Dubuque has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 14 | 1 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 19 | 9 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 20 | 20 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 11 | $57,411 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 17 | $56,224 | 5 | $54,956 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 19 | $50,553 | 17 | $50,199 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $44,347 | 8 | $40,760 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 53 | $53,093 | 30 | $48,475 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Dubuque Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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