University of Dubuque

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The University of Dubuque's Learning Institute for Fulfillment and Engagement gives adult learners ages 23 and over the opportunity to complete an accelerated online bachelor's program in one of three areas: business administration, healthcare leadership, or criminal justice. Courses use synchronous, evening meeting times to allow students to work full time or maintain other obligations. Degree-seekers who live in and around Dubuque can study in a hybrid format. Additionally, UD boasts an entirely online seminary program. To help nontraditional students succeed academically, UD created its Academic Support and Success Center. All learners can receive one-on-one tutoring services. First-generation college students can participate in the federal TRIO program, which provides degree-seekers extra services at no additional cost. Prospective students can apply for one of nine annual start dates. In addition to the age requirement, UD asks that all applicants possess a minimum of three years of work experience in any field. Incoming degree-seekers at this top online Iowa university may qualify for a federally backed grant or loan.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

84% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

88% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

72% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores:	Required	High school transcript:	Required
High school rank:	Recommended	Letter of recommendation:	Not required or recommended
High school GPA:	Required	Open admission:	No
Completion of college prep program:	Required	Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment: Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes

Credit for qualified life experience*:

ⓘ *This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

Learning Environment

30k

Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

52%

Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

16:1

Student to faculty ratio

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	✔	✔	✔
2	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies	✔	✔	✔
3	Biological And Biomedical Sciences	✔	✔	✔
4	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	✔	✔	✔
5	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs	✔	✔	✔
6	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	✔	✔	✔
7	Education	✔	✔	✔
8	Engineering	✔	✔	✔
9	English Language And Literature/Letters	✔	✔	✔
10	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	✔	✔	✔
11	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	✔	✔	✔
12	Health Professions And Related Programs	✔	✔	✔
13	History	✔	✔	✔
14	History	✔	✔	✔
15	Legal Professions And Studies	✕	✔	✔
16	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	✔	✕	✕
17	Library Science	✕	✔	✕
18	Mathematics And Statistics	✔	✔	✔
19	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	✔	✔	✔
20	Natural Resources And Conservation	✔	✕	✕
21	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies	✔	✔	✔
22	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology	✔	✔	✔
23	Philosophy And Religious Studies	✔	✔	✔
24	Physical Sciences	✔	✔	✔
25	Psychology	✔	✔	✔
26	Public Administration And Social Service Professions	✔	✔	✔
27	Social Sciences	✔	✔	✔
28	Visual And Performing Arts	✔	✔	✔