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Duquesne University

Duquesne University is a medium, private institution located in Pittsburgh, pa. Founded in 1878, Duquesne University offers undergraduate degrees in 155 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 5,087 undergraduates
cost $45,376 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Duquesne University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 87.5%
SAT score average 1257
ACT score average 27
Average high school GPA 3.82
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Duquesne University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Law and Legal Studies
Other
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Social Sciences and Psychology

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Law
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
Biology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Marketing
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $45,376
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,744
Books & supplies $1,400
Other expenses $2,200
Cost of attendance* $63,720
Average financial aid package $32,133
Estimated cost $31,587 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $45,376
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,744
Books & supplies $1,400
Other expenses $2,200
Cost of attendance* $63,720
Average financial aid package $32,133
Estimated cost $31,587 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average of annual expenses including tuition, books, room, board, and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Duquesne University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,087, with gender binary students split 37% male and 63% female.

Total enrollment

8,137

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
52%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
3%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
38%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Duquesne University, students love their Duquesne Ballroom Association, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map Administration Bldg 600 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15282
phone 412-396-6000
address www.duq.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Duquesne ballroom association

Duquesne university health professionals society

Strong women, strong girls

Lambda kappa sigma

Orientation team

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Duquesne University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Duquesne University?

Duquesne University is located in Pittsburgh, pa.

What is the acceptance rate at Duquesne University? 

The acceptance rate for Duquesne University is 87%.

What’s the average GPA for Duquesne University?

The average high school GPA for Duquesne University students was 3.82.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Duquesne University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Duquesne University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $254,880.

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