Admission & test scores

University of Dubuque SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 980–1220 on the SAT. University of Dubuque admits 89% of applicants — largely open. 77% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range980–1220middle half of admits

ACT midpoint—admitted students

Acceptance rate89%largely open

First-year retention77%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile

980

Average

1110

75th percentile

1220

A quarter of admitted students scored below 980 and a quarter above 1220. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 1,440.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

University	Avg SAT	ACT	Acceptance	In-state tuition
Western Connecticut State University Danbury, Connecticut	1110	—	87%	$13,401
Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville, Pennsylvania	1110	—	86%	$11,128
Fort Lewis College Durango, Colorado	1111	20	77%	$9,958
Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, Hawaii	1111	25	86%	$34,392
University of North Texas Denton, Texas	1109	23	72%	$11,309
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, Florida	1107	20	21%	$5,785

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

University of Dubuque admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for University of Dubuque?

The middle half of admitted students scored between 980 and 1220 on the SAT, with an average of 1110. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.

What ACT score does University of Dubuque require?

ACT figures are not published for this institution.

How hard is it to get into University of Dubuque?

University of Dubuque admits 89% of applicants, which is largely open. Of those who enrol, 77% return for a second year.

Does University of Dubuque require SAT or ACT scores?

This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.

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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.