University of Dubuque

University of Dubuque - UD to our friends - is a private, coed university founded in 1852. Our 77-acre campus sits near the scenic bluffs along the mighty Mississippi in a dynamic river town that's grown into a center of business and culture. Here, the value of an education is measured in helping our students find their calling in life through academics, community, character, vocation, and stewardship. Our approach to learning is based on professional programs with a liberal arts core, and we prepare students to find their purpose and make meaningful contributions to the world. We think that there's more to who you are, and who you'll become, than just a grade point average or the results of a standardized test. The University of Dubuque values academic achievement, and we also put a premium on strength of character. We see everything you're made of, and we're ready to help you find your purpose and prepare you to lead in the world that's waiting for you. We believe that becoming a leader in the real world starts with learning in a place that looks and feels like the real world. The diversity of our students embodies a campus culture that supports tough, open-minded conversations about issues and ideas that matter, and our students engage each other in honest, earnest, and challenging debates. You'll be challenged in many ways by your experience at UD, but you'll also find it to be one of the most welcoming and friendly places on earth with countless ways to pursue your passions with like-minded peers. Friendships made in your first days on campus will last throughout your time here and long into the future. Whatever future you believe you want for yourself, we're ready to help you reach it.