The University of Dubuque (UD) is a private institution in Dubuque, Lowa. About 2,385 students attend the university.
The University of Dubuque has a long history in Dubuque since its establishment in the year 1852. It has gone through many changes over the years and has recently experienced a controversial, but prosperous rebirth.
The university has completed building additional student housing on land adjacent to Dodge Street, the main east-west thoroughfare through the city. This property remained vacant for many years until the new apartments were built. Park Village apartments are typically only available to upper Socio-cultural students.
The university currently has approximately two-thousand students in attendance.
The University of Dubuque consists of a Theological Seminary and the following 3 schools:
The university is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, the Council on Aviation Accreditation, and the Association of Theological Schools in North America. It is also approved by the State of Iowa Department of Education.
The school has been involved in intercollegiate sports for many decades. The University of Dubuque is a founding member of NCAA Division III and is part of the American Rivers Conference, which, in addition to the University of Dubuque, currently ties up with the following universities and colleges like Buena Vista University, Coe College, Central College, Luther College, Loras College, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Simpson College, and Wartburg College.
Men's varsity sports include the following games such as football, baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, lacrosse, indoor and outdoor track, tennis, and wrestling. Women's varsity sports include basketball, soccer, golf, cross country, softball, volleyball, lacrosse, track, and tennis.