What's the most affordable college in Dubuque?

Of the 5 colleges listed on this page, Emmaus Bible College reports the lowest published in-state tuition at $20,800 per year. That is the sticker price before aid; net price after grants can rank colleges differently, so compare both.

Can I commute to college from Dubuque?

Yes, every college on this page is in or adjacent to the Dubuque metro. Many community colleges and several four-year campuses serve commuter students with day, evening, and online options. Check each profile for transit and parking notes where reported.

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Colleges in Dubuque, IA

CampusPin lists 5 colleges and universities in or near Dubuque, Iowa, 5 universities and 0 community colleges, with 0 public and 5 private institutions.

Dubuque colleges by the numbers

Largest by enrollment: University of Dubuque
Lowest published tuition: Emmaus Bible College ($20,800)
Published tuition range: $20,800–$42,095
Most selective: Emmaus Bible College (60% accept.)
Public / private: 0 public · 5 private
4-year / 2-year: 5 universities · 0 community colleges

Among the 5 colleges listed here, University of Dubuque is the largest by enrollment; Emmaus Bible College has the lowest published in-state tuition at $20,800; Emmaus Bible College is the most selective at a 60% acceptance rate. Published figures are sticker price, not net price — compare net price and outcomes on each profile.

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Data sources & methodology

College listings for Dubuque, Iowa are compiled from federal datasets and each institution's own published information.

Sources used across this page

Not every source informs every figure. Each data point draws on the source appropriate to it see the relevant section and the data dictionary for field-level provenance.

IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
Institutional websites
Each school's official admissions, registrar, and financial-aid pages are the authoritative source for current details.

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