Duquesne Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 83.56%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1260. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $48,986
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at Duquesne:
- Total Enrollment: 8,234, including 561 online students
- 5,371 Undergraduate, 2,863 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 37.2% men, 62.8% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 77%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 84%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 188 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 27 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 96 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Law School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Duquesne Overview
Duquesne University (Duquesne) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Pittsburgh, PA. It is classified as Research University with high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R2 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R2 University comparison page.
The Duquesne's tuition & fees is $48,986 for the academic year 2024-2025. 98% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $27,851.
The school has a total enrollment of 8,234 and the students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
Duquesne's acceptance rate is 83.56% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 13.38%. The median SAT score is 1260 and the ACT score is 29.
Duquesne ranked 75th in National Universities and 11st in Pennsylvania Colleges rankings. Duquesne University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Duquesne University is $48,986. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $27,612.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $50,898 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $28,697.
| Undergraduate | $48,986 |
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| Graduate | $27,612 |
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| Undergraduate | $50,898 |
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| Graduate | $28,697 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Duquesne University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Duquesne
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, NAVY, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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