Pittsburgh, PA

Duquesne University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Duquesne University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Pittsburgh, PA.
It is a R2 university with high research activities.
Duquesne University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

84% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 12,893 applied, 10,773 accepted, and 1,441 enrolled in Duquesne.
534 men and 906 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,260 SAT, 29 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,260 and ACT score is 29. The SAT score of 1260 is high, 74 to 81 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total118012601340
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing600640670
Math580620670
ACT Score
Composite262932
Math252830
English253033
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $48,986 for undergraduate programs and $27,612 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 3.90% compared to last year at Duquesne University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

5,014 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $26,044.
For freshmen, 1,438 students (100%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $27,980.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 8,234 students enrolled Duquesne in 2025.
By gender, 3,065 men and 5,169 women students are enrolled.
There are 5,371 undergraduate and 2,863 graduate students.
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188 Major Programs

  • 27 programs through online
  • 96 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Duquesne is 77%.
The retention rate is 84% for full-time and 84% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
77%
Retention Rate
84%
Students to Faculty Ratio
12 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 938 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Duquesne and the average faculty salary is $92,612. The studetns to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.
There are 2,133 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $71,063.
Number of Faculties
938
Average Faculty Salary
$92,612
Number of Staffs
2,133
Average Staff Salary
$71,063

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • On-Campus Daycare
  • Libraries
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Athletics

Duquesne University is a member of Atlantic 10 Conference.
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