Overview
Founded by missionaries of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, Duquesne University is a 4-year Catholic institution in Pittsburgh and the only Spiritan university in the country. Duquesne is home to nine schools of study emphasizing the liberal arts and is considered a research university with “high research activity” by the Carnegie Foundation. To demonstrate a commitment to sustainability, Duquesne University houses a natural gas turbine, an ice cooling system, and was the first institution of higher learning in Pennsylvania to receive the EPA’s Energy Star Combined Heat and Power Award.
Acceptance Rate:
87%
Average Net Price:
$32,408
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.8
Average ACT Composite
26
Average SAT Composite
1221
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $47,146 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $47,146 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $15,620 |
| Books and Supplies | $1440 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
69%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
18%
Average Aid Per Year
$26,800
18%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,830
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$24,696
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
18%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4391
21%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,830
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$76,843,016
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$38,061,736
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
62%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$13,104
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$23,250
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
Students receiving federal loans
57%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,341
Average Other Loans Per Year
$21,661
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Roman Catholic
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
12376
Students Applied
88%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
205
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 1 | |
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 15 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | August 24 |
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
7%
Submitting ACT
28%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 26
Average SAT Composite: 1221
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.8
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
8,107
Total Number of Undergrads
5,095
0
100
69%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
77%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
127
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
42
Countries Represented
47
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
17%
Student Organizations
260
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
60%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
63%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Dukes
School Colors
red and blue
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Northeast Conference
Total Male Athletes
204
Total Female Athletes
324
Intramural Sports
13
Sports Club
4
Sports Team (Men)
- Basketball
- Football
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cross Country
- Crew-Rowing
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Duquesne University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$68,200
Top 5 Cities
Pittsburgh
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Harrisburg
Top 5 Employers
Duquesne University
PNC
UPMC
BNY Mellon
CVS Health
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Healthcare Services
Education
Operations
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$23,250
Loan Default Rate
2%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
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