Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $53,806. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $42,095 |
| Housing & meals | $11,470 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 |
| Personal & travel | $1,700 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,659 |
| Total cost of attendance | $53,806 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
University of Dubuque net price compared with other Iowa colleges
University of Dubuque has the 20th-lowest average net price of 30 Iowa colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | University of Iowa | $22,531 | 75% | $64,762 |
| 17 | William Penn University | $22,601 | 33% | $48,936 |
| 18 | Luther College | $23,097 | 71% | $59,850 |
| 19 | Central College | $23,377 | 66% | $54,317 |
| 20 | University of Dubuque | $23,386 | 40% | $51,190 |
| 21 | Cornell College | $23,634 | 62% | $53,460 |
| 22 | Briar Cliff University | $23,907 | 48% | $54,475 |
| 23 | Clarke University | $24,479 | 56% | $55,396 |
| 24 | Saint Ambrose University | $24,691 | 61% | $59,531 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Iowa colleges →
Why University of Dubuque costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Dubuque | 89% | $23,386 | 40% | $51,190 | This school |
| Graceland University-Lamoni | 81% | $18,504 | 42% | $47,361 | |
| Upper Iowa University | 96% | $20,942 | 34% | $52,766 | |
| Maharishi International University | 96% | $14,956 | 50% | $27,981 | |
| Simpson College | 86% | $21,936 | 63% | $59,274 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of Dubuque would cost you $4,882 more per year than Graceland University-Lamoni, on average.
- Higher sticker price at University of Dubuque, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$21,145).
- University of Dubuque gives aided families $630 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Iowa resident | University of Dubuque | Graceland University-Lamoni | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $42,095 | $20,950 | +$21,145 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | $0 |
| Housing & meals | $11,470 | $10,540 | +$930 |
| Personal & travel | $1,700 | $3,500 | −$1,800 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,659 | +$12,104 | −$14,763 |
| Sticker price | $53,806 | $48,294 | +$5,512 |
| Average grants | −$30,420 | −$29,790 | −$630 |
| You pay | $23,386 | $18,504 | +$4,882 |
“+” means University of Dubuque costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
University of Dubuque cost questions
How much is tuition at University of Dubuque?
Tuition and fees are $42,095 a year.
What is the total cost of attending University of Dubuque?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $53,806 a year.
What do families actually pay at University of Dubuque?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $23,386 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $18,106; $48–75k pay $19,480; $110k+ pay $25,908.
How much debt do University of Dubuque graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $17,070, and 11.7% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to University of Dubuque overview