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.

Learn More

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.

Learn More

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.

More Information
Spartans of UD

Spartans of UDAdrianna Johnson

Adrianna Johnson (C'15) has joined alumnae Tiffany Williams (C'18, MIM'20), Chai Miles (C'20), and Diamond Purchase (C'24) to help provide musical leadership as vocalists during Spring Convocation at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The convocation officially opens spring semester while embracing Christian hospitality that welcomes cultural and global diversity making UD a special place.

Meet the Spartans of UD