University of Dubuque Affordability Commitment

100%100% of tuition is covered through our Tuition Pledge for eligible students from Iowa.

68%68% of UD’s student body is from outside of Iowa and benefit from our Affordability Commitment.

99%99% of undergraduate students receive financial aid from UD.

University of Dubuque's Transfer Pathway for Iowa Community College Graduates

At the University of Dubuque, we're committed to helping students from Iowa's community colleges complete their undergraduate degrees with direction, affordability, and efficiency.

UD Pursues Opening the First New Medical School in Iowa in Over 125 Years

The University of Dubuque is officially moving forward with the required approvals and programmatic accreditation process to open a four-year medical school. In recognition of a $60 million gift from John (DHL'17) and Alice (DHL'17) Butler - one of the largest donations to UD in its 172-year history - the new college will be named after the Butler family.

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The Chlapaty Center for Innovation

During the Momentum Campaign launch on Thursday, October 2, another transformational investment was announced. The Chlapaty Center for Innovation will be a dynamic interdisciplinary hub that encourages hands-on, experiential learning across disciplines such health and medical sciences, aviation, business, communication, computer science, digital art and design, and fine arts.

Spartans of UD

Spartans of UDAdriana Benavente

Adriana Benavente is a junior digital art and design major from Arequipa, Peru, who is on the women's tennis team at the University of Dubuque. She has been one of the top players for the Spartans since she arrived to campus three years ago. Adriana has been named an A-R-C All-Conference team honoree three times over her career, with most recently an honorable mention selection in fall 2025. She has also been a top finisher in both the singles and doubles at the A-R-C Individual Tournament the last two seasons.