Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA · Large city

AskSchool #219 of 300Private nonprofitDoctoral university – high research (R2)Religious affiliationTest optional
Acceptance rate
83.6%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$37,730
Sticker price $67,776
Graduation rate
77%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$74,742
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
83.6%
Applicants (fall 2023)
14,112
Admitted (fall 2023)
11,128
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
1,477
Yield (admitted who enroll)
13%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
81%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
76%
SAT reading, middle 50%
600–670
SAT math, middle 50%
580–670
ACT composite, middle 50%
26–32
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
25% / 5%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
not considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
considered
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
considered
Other test
not considered
Work experience
not considered
Personal statement or essay
considered
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$29,986
Family income $30–48k$31,729
Family income $48–75k$32,102
Family income $75–110k$35,611
Family income $110k+$41,273
Full sticker price (per year)
$67,776
Tuition & fees – in-state
$48,986
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$48,986
Median debt at graduation
$26,244
Students with federal loans
67%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
77%
Freshmen who return for year 2
84%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$55,257
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$74,742

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
5,350
Graduate students
2,863
Student-to-faculty ratio
12 : 1
Women
63%
Students receiving Pell grants
20%
Full-time faculty
48%

Undergraduate diversity

White77%
Hispanic5.7%
Black5.6%
Two or more3.6%
Asian3.5%
International3.1%
Unknown1.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%
Pacific Islander0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Health Professions40%
Business & Marketing14%
Education7.2%
Mathematics & Statistics7.2%
Social Sciences5.0%
Psychology4.7%
Computer & Information Sciences4.2%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences4.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Ken Gormley
Main phone
(412) 396-6000
Address
Administration Bldg 600 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15282

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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