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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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4 Year, Private

Division 1

5,226 undergraduates

$47,146 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.

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Acceptance rate 78.9%

SAT score average 1257

ACT score average 27

Average high school GPA 3.79

Application fee $0.00

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Key deadlines

August

254 days away Application deadline date

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November

337 days away Early Action date

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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

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $47,146

Additional expenses

Room & board $15,620

Books & supplies $1,440

Other expenses $3,958

Cost of attendance* $68,164

Average financial aid package $33,629

Estimated cost $34,535 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $47,146

Additional expenses

Room & board $15,620

Books & supplies $1,440

Other expenses $3,958

Cost of attendance* $68,164

Average financial aid package $33,629

Estimated cost $34,535 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA^® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, 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 5,226, with gender binary students split 37% male and 63% female.

Total enrollment

8,137

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

76%

African American %

Hispanic American %

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

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

Campus info

Administration Bldg 600 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15282

4123966000

www.duq.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Orientation team

Duquesne program council

Club sports

Duqathon

Lambda kappa sigma

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

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 79%.

What’s the average GPA for Duquesne University?

The average high school GPA for Duquesne University students was 3.79.

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 $272,656.

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