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University of Dubuque Women's Softball

Welcome to the University of Dubuque women's softball recruiting profile. The program competes in NCAA Division III (D3) in the American Rivers Conference from Dubuque, Iowa. Led by head coach Kristen Duross, University of Dubuque pairs a 89% acceptance rate with a 40% graduation rate and a $26,067 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
19
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division III (D3)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
American Rivers Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
2,087
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
89%
State
Iowa
City
Dubuque
Address
2000 University Ave

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 47% of games over the last five seasons.

100%50%0%73%'21-2230%'22-2329%'23-2461%'24-2545%'25-26
Staff
Kristen Duross
Head Coach
(563) 589-3683·View profile
Taylor Bell
Assistant Coach
(563) 589-3466·View profile
F

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 7% of D3 women's softball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
77%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
40%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$44,960
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$51,190
C

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 38% of D3 women's softball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$40,170
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$40,170
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$12,150
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$26,067
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
C

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 48% of D3 women's softball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$196,662
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$40,711
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (563) 589-3000[email protected]

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