University of Dubuque Acceptance Rate
Dubuque, Iowa · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,560
- Admitted
- 1,356
- Yield
- 24%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Dubuque's acceptance rate has risen from 77.9% in 2014–15 to 86.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,451 to 1,560 (+8%) over that period.
Its 86.9% rate makes University of Dubuque more selective than about 27% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 26 tracked Iowa schools, it is more selective than about 31%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (90.1% for women vs 84.6% for men, a 5.5-point gap). University of Dubuque has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 24% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,451 | 1,130 | 77.9% | 446 |
| 2015–16 | 1,457 | 1,128 | 77.4% | 447 |
| 2016–17 | 1,662 | 1,258 | 75.7% | 443 |
| 2017–18 | 1,761 | 1,306 | 74.2% | 525 |
| 2018–19 | 2,666 | 1,947 | 73% | 523 |
| 2019–20 | 2,054 | 1,493 | 72.7% | 386 |
| 2020–21 | 1,844 | 1,450 | 78.6% | 422 |
| 2021–22 | 1,905 | 1,456 | 76.4% | 335 |
| 2022–23 | 1,579 | 1,343 | 85.1% | 318 |
| 2023–24 | 1,560 | 1,356 | 86.9% | 325 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 664 | 598 | 90.1% |
| Men | 896 | 758 | 84.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 470–580 | 14% |
| SAT Math | 480–580 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–25 | 26% |
How University of Dubuque compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Dubuque's acceptance rate?
University of Dubuque's acceptance rate is 86.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,356 admitted of 1,560 applicants).
Is University of Dubuque test optional?
University of Dubuque is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Dubuque?
University of Dubuque received 1,560 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,356.
What SAT score do you need for University of Dubuque?
Admitted students at University of Dubuque typically scored 470–580 on SAT Reading/Writing and 480–580 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Dubuque getting harder to get into?
University of Dubuque has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 77.9% in 2014–15 to 86.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.dbq.edu/.