University of Dubuque's published cost of attendance is $53,806. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $18,106, middle-income families pay around $19,480, and higher-income families pay approximately $25,908.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $53,806 |
| Tuition and Fees | $42,095 |
| Room and Board | $12,150 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$30,420 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $23,386 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $18,106 |
| $30–48k | $19,318 |
| $48–75k | $19,480 |
| $75–110k | $24,660 |
| $110k+ | $25,908 |
University of Dubuque's published cost of attendance is $53,806. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $18,106, middle-income families pay around $19,480, and higher-income families pay approximately $25,908. Azimuth ranks University of Dubuque #925 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. As a public research university, University of Dubuque structures aid through federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the university works to close the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay through a combination of grants and scholarships. The affordability rank reflects both the net-price structure and the long-term debt load graduates carry, which together shape the post-graduation financial picture. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,750, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $21,000; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $59,598, median federal debt of $25,750 projects to a monthly payment of about $291 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of University of Dubuque earn median 4-year earnings of $59,598, placing the institution in the 44.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. University of Dubuque sits in the 79.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Dubuque #555 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects University of Dubuque's concentration in business and professional fields. Air Transportation is the largest program with 73 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $86,081, at 1.0x the national CIP-4 benchmark for the field. The Business Administration program graduates 68 students earning median 4-year earnings of $62,918. The Criminal Justice program graduates 28 students earning median 4-year earnings of $52,578. Kinesiology rounds out the top programs with 19 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $45,721. This program mix supports stable career pathways across University of Dubuque's undergraduate population.
