| Central vs. Dubuque |
#132 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #8 in Iowa Colleges | Rankings* | #31 in Federal Region VII Universities #18 in Iowa Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$20,988 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$42,095 |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $9,530 |
| Less$11,133 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$24,373 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,100 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,090 SAT 22 ACT |
| Tighter86.17% | Acceptance Rate | Easier88.63% |
| Lower21.02% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable23.31% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,084 | Total Enrollment | Larger1,757 |
| Smaller1,084 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger1,440 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 317 |
| - | Online Student Population | 98 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher66% | Graduate Rate | Lower40% |
| Lower30% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher45% |
| Higher80% | Retention Rate | Lower77% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,405) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 930) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,660) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,460) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 103 | Number of faculty | 203 |
| Higher$70,020 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$68,029 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.