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Duquesne University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Pittsburgh, PA. A Major City Center offers a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Where Is Duquesne University?

Contact details for Duquesne University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	Administration Bldg 600 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15282
Phone:	4123966000
Website:	www.duq.edu/
Admissions:	www.duq.edu/admissions-and-aid/undergraduate-admissions
Financial Aid:	www.duq.edu/admissions-and-aid/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Duquesne University?

You can apply to Duquesne University online at: www.duq.edu/admissions-and-aid/undergraduate/apply-for-admission

Duquesne University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Duquesne University

These are the things Duquesne University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Duquesne University?

Duquesne University has an acceptance rate of 84%, making it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 13% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

20% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Duquesne University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 600 and 670. Math scores were between 580 and 670.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1180 to 1340. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Duquesne University ranged between 26 and 32.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Duquesne University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	4,937	4,066	82%
Women	7,943	6,699	84%

Can I Afford Duquesne University?

The average net price after aid at Duquesne University is $34,978. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$48,986
In-State Fees	$N/A
Out-of-State Tuition	$48,986
Out-of-State Fees	$N/A
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$48,986
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$48,986

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 28% of students at Duquesne University receive some form of financial aid (1,473 students).

Approximately 98% of students at Duquesne University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $27,851 per student.

20% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,488.

Student Loan Debt

67% of Duquesne University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $5,948 per year.

Duquesne University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 3,494 students enrolled at Duquesne University, all undergraduate. Duquesne University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 5,216 undergraduate students at Duquesne University, approximately 38% are male and 62% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Duquesne University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	182
Black or African American	292
Hispanic	297
White	4,011
American Indian/Alaska Native	10
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	5
Two or More Races	187
Non-Resident	161

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Duquesne University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Pennsylvania	1,056
New York	101
Maryland	48
Ohio	48
New Jersey	31

Additionally, approximately 3.1% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Duquesne University

Duquesne University offers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

2,105 undergraduate students at Duquesne University took at least one online class — of those, 19 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Duquesne University

Duquesne University offers 25 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Duquesne University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.