Duquesne University: Ranking & Review
| Pittsburgh rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 317 | 1077 Top 7% |
Duquesne University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | 74% | 71% |
| Applicants | 7,336 | 2,381 | 4,955 |
| Admissions | 5,260 | 1,751 | 3,509 |
| Enrolled undergraduates | 1,562 | 530 | 1,032 |
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 9,190 | 3,402 | 5,788 |
1,719 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
552 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Typical SAT scores
| Number of students submitting SAT scores | 852 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting SAT scores | 55% |
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | |
| Math |
Typical ACT scores
| Number of students submitting ACT scores | 456 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting ACT scores | 29% |
| ACT Composite | |
| ACT English | |
| ACT Math |
Admission requirements
Application fee for undergraduates - $50. It’s free to apply for graduates.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of the college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Considered but not required |
Duquesne University Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $52,108 | $52,108 |
| Off-campus | $52,108 | $52,108 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, on-campus room and board payment of $12,114 and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
Duquesne University provides on-campus housing with total dormitory capacity of 3,735 students.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $36,394 | $36,394 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $0 | $0 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $1,206 | $1,206 |
| Tuition for Full-time graduates | $22,662 | $22,662 |
| Fees for full-time graduates | $0 | $0 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time graduates | $1,259 | $1,259 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 470 | 225 | 263 | 958 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 352 | 199 | 551 | |
| Education | 129 | 96 | 20 | 245 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 139 | 13 | 4 | 156 |
| Legal Professions and Studies | 3 | 126 | 129 | |
| Psychology | 74 | 21 | 22 | 117 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 82 | 18 | 100 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 70 | 26 | 96 | |
| Social Sciences | 76 | 76 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 36 | 33 | 69 | |
| English Language and Literature & Letters | 28 | 5 | 10 | 43 |
| History | 17 | 13 | 30 | |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 10 | 18 | 28 | |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 21 | 21 | ||
| Physical Sciences | 16 | 2 | 1 | 19 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 8 | 6 | 4 | 18 |
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 3 | 6 | 5 | 14 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 11 | 11 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 8 | 8 | ||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 7 | 7 | ||
| Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 | 3 | 6 | |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 3 | 3 | ||
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | ||||
| Grand Total | 1,539 | 711 | 455 | 2,705 |
A total of 1,539 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at Duquesne University.
At the master's and doctor's level 1,166 degrees were conferred in the graduate programs.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 80% | 78% | 82% |
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General info
| Alternative names | DU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1878 |
| Motto | Spiritus est qui vivificat It is the Spirit that gives life |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Colors | blue, red |
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
| Total FTE staff | 1,816 |
| Instructional FTE | 667 |
| Sector of institution | Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Control of institution | Private not-for-profit |
| Carnegie Classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | duq.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | Administration Bldg 600 Forbes Ave Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15282 United States |
| Urbanization level | City: Large |
| City population | 301,000 |
| Phone | 4123966000 |
| Fax | +1 (412) 396 5644 |