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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 84%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $37,704
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 76%
- Median earnings
- $81,698
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Duquesne University is a private nonprofit college in Pittsburgh, PA with 5,350 undergraduates. It admits 84% of applicants, and admitted students average 1276 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $37,704 per year ($31,516 for families earning under $30,000). 76% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $81,698 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 84%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 14,112
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 11,128
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 13%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing600–670
200800
SAT Math580–670
200800
ACT Composite26–32
136
What Duquesne University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testConsidered
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $69,856
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $51,068
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$31,516
- $30–48k$31,567
- $48–75k$31,675
- $75–110k$33,134
- $110k+$41,310
Get a personal estimate with Duquesne University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 76%
- Freshman retention
- 84%
- Median earnings
- $81,698
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $25,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 5,350
- Student–faculty ratio
- 12:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 25%
- White77%
- Hispanic6%
- Black6%
- Asian4%
Duquesne University FAQ
What is Duquesne University's acceptance rate?+
Duquesne University admits 84% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Duquesne University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 600–670 on SAT Reading and Writing and 580–670 on SAT Math; the average total is 1276.
What ACT score do you need for Duquesne University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 26–32.
Is Duquesne University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Duquesne University?+
In Fall 2023, 14,112 students applied to Duquesne University and 11,128 were admitted; 1,477 enrolled.
Does Duquesne University consider legacy status?+
No. Duquesne University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Duquesne University require an essay?+
Duquesne University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Duquesne University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $69,856 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $37,704.
What is Duquesne University's graduation rate?+
76% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 212106 · How we use this data
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