University of Dubuque SAT and ACT scores
Dubuque, IA · private college · 1,477 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as University of Dubuque reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for University of Dubuque?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to University of Dubuque scored 980 to 1220, with an average of 1110. A score at or above 1100 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for University of Dubuque?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 18 to 24. A 24 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does University of Dubuque require the SAT or ACT?
University of Dubuque reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does University of Dubuque accept the CLT?
University of Dubuque is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in Iowa with similar scores
- Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological SeminarySAT 990–1190
- Central CollegeSAT 1056–1120
- Buena Vista UniversityACT 19–26
- Wartburg CollegeSAT 930–1200
- Saint Ambrose UniversitySAT 930–1170
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Blue Mountain Christian UniversityACT 19–24
- Cabarrus College of Health SciencesACT 21–23
- Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended StudiesACT 19–25
- College of Saint MaryACT 18–26
- Dunwoody College of TechnologyACT 18–26
- Grace College and Theological SeminarySAT 1000–1200
More about University of Dubuque
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: University of Dubuque (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026