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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh,
PA
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate88%
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About Duquesne University
Duquesne University is a private, religious university in the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Duquesne University was founded in 1878. The university enrolls around 8,107 students per year, including 5,095 undergrad students.
2021 Acceptance Rate for Duquesne University
It is moderately difficult to get into Duquesne University. In 2021, Duquesne University accepted 88% of applicants. In 2021, 12,282 students applied to Duquesne University and 10,775 were admitted.
| Duquesne University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 88% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 87% |
| Average GPA | 3.8 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 87% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 28% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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Duquesne University is located Pittsburgh.
If you want to see Duquesne University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 376 and 79 to Pittsburgh, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Pittsburgh International.
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College Info
Duquesne University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Aug 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Duquesne University is Aug 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Duquesne University is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Duquesne University is a member of the Coalition for College.
More than an application, the Coalition provides free tools and resources to help students through the college admissions process, beginning as early as 9th grade.
Duquesne University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1170 - 1330
Math SAT Range
570 - 660
Reading SAT Range
590 - 670
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1330 and Above
Good
1170 to 1330
Avg
1170 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Duquesne University students is 1231. Applicants with SAT scores of 1330 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Duquesne University, while applicants with SAT scores between 1170 to 1330 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1170 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Duquesne University.
Duquesne University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$62,766
In State$62,766
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$47,146
$47,146
Fees
Unknown
Unknown
Housing
$15,620
$15,620
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Duquesne University is like? There are approximately 8,107 students enrolled at Duquesne University, including 5,095 undergraduate students and 3,012 graduate students. 98% percent of students attend school full-time, 73% percent are from PA and 27% percent of students are from other states.
98%
Full Time2%
Part Time73%
In State27%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
8,107
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
88%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Aug 15
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