Capri College-Dubuque

395 Main St
Dubuque, IA 52001
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

Capri College-Dubuque serves 165 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 30:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 32%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 165 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 24%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Capri College-Dubuque ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Programs offered

School Overview

The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Capri College-Dubuque
(IA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Less than 2 years (below associate)
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
14 staff
18 staff
Number of Programs Offered
5
3
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Capri College-Dubuque has grown by 30% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Capri College-Dubuque diversity score of 0.41 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 30% over five years.
Total Enrollment
165 students
176 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
30:1
# Full-Time Students
165 students
165 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
165 students
176 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
165 students
165 students
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
7%
7%
% White
76%
68%
% Hawaiian
9%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Unknown races
3%
9%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
71%
55%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$21,100
$33,600

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
75%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,175
$10,957
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,800
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
31%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Capri College-Dubuque?
The acceptance rate of Capri College-Dubuque is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 31%.
What is Capri College-Dubuque's ranking?
Capri College-Dubuque ranks among the top 20% of community college in Iowa for: Most Programs Offered and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 165 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 24%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Iowa public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,331 per year for in-state students and $4,920 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,086 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Iowa is 75%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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