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The University of Dubuque was founded in 1852 by the Rev. Adrian Van Vliet. The university is also known as UD. It is a private Presbyterian university and is located in Dubuque, Iowa. Both undergraduate as well as graduate degree programs are offered here in the field of liberal arts and sciences. The student body of UD is formed of national as well as international students coming from over 25 states in the U.S and over 15 countries around the world. The University of Dubuque is organized into the following schools:
- School of Business
- School of Liberal Arts
- School of Professional Programs
The University of Dubuque has an active Greek life with several fraternities and sororities like Athenaenans, Phi Beta Sigma, Phi Omicron, and Omega Psi Phi among others. The campus is home to several clubs and organizations including Interactive Media Group, Student Nursing Association, and Teacher Education Student Organization also.
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Campus Location2000 University Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
USA
Main Tel: (563) 589-3000
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Presbyterian Church (USA) religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in transportation, computer science and engineering, and conservation and resource management.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High male/female ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 265 | 38 | | Master | 49 | 4 | | First-professional degree | 29 | 1 | | Doctorale | 12 | 1 | | 1-2 year certificate | | 1 | | Associate | | 5 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | | 1 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 1,560 in 2007-2008 (1,396 full-time equivalent). About 58% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 42% of the class. Undergrads are 81% of enrolled students, graduate students are 8%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 11%. About 3% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 97% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 20,020 | | Room | $ 3,340 | | Board | $ 3,450 | | Books and supplies | $ 850 | | Other | $ 420 |
Financial Aid: University Of Dubuque participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 15 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 28 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 40 |
Housing and MealsUniversity Of Dubuque provides on-campus housing for 758 of its 1,396 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
AthleticsSchool sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.
Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 66% | | Women | 79% | | All | 70% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 410-530 | | Math | 400-520 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (0 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (88 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (26 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (5 awarded) EDUCATION AND TEACHING (31 awarded) - Biology Teacher Education
- Education
- 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 (0 awarded) LAW (0 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (24 awarded) - Economics
- English Language and Literature
- General Studies
- International Relations and Affairs
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS (0 awarded) MEDIA (11 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MUSIC (0 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (24 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (13 awarded) - Health and Physical Education
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (53 awarded) - Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Philosophy
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE (4 awarded) - Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology/Earth Science
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (24 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (8 awarded) TRANSPORTATION (44 awarded) - Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
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