
The University of Dubuque's overall acceptance rate for the application year 2023 stands at 86.9%, with 1,560 applicants and 1,356 admissions. This indicates a slight increase from the 85.1% acceptance rate in 2022, where 1,579 applied and 1,343 were accepted. Notably, there has been a significant growth in acceptance rates over the years; for instance, it was 76.4% in 2021 with 1,905 applicants, and even lower at 72.6% in 2019 with 2,054 applicants. This trend shows a steady increase in the acceptance rate, suggesting an expanding applicant pool with more favorable outcomes for prospective students.