Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by the priests and brothers of the Congregation of the Holy Ghost, the Spiritans, and is still a church-affiliated university. Duquesne carries on a more-than-century-old tradition of providing a unique liberal and professional education with an emphasis on moral values, a dedication to quality teaching and a commitment to service. Today, Duquesne University serves more than 9,700 undergraduate and graduate students, offering more than 150 programs on the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels in its nine schools. Attesting to the excellence of a Duquesne education are its selection as one of the top 10 Catholic Universities in the United States by "U.S. News and World Report" and its listing as one of "Money" magazine's 150 Best Buys in American Higher Education. Duquesne is listed as "very competitive" by "Barron's Profiles of American Colleges." Duquesne Programs are offered through the College of Liberal Arts and the Schools of Business Administration, Education, Health Sciences, Music, Natural and Environmental Sciences, Nursing and Pharmacy. Its 43-acre campus overlooks downtown Pittsburgh.
Website: www.duq.edu/
Admission
- Entrance Difficulty
- Moderately difficult
- Overall Admission Rate
- 72% of 7,505 applicants were admitted
- Early Action Offered
- Yes
- Early Decision Offered
- Yes
- Regular Admission Deadline
- December 1
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- Average GPA
- 3.76
- SAT Math
- 560-640 range of middle 50%
- SAT EBRW
-
613 average
580-640 range of middle 50% - ACT Composite
- 27 average
24-29 range of middle 50%
Money Matters
- Cost of Attendance
- $56,680
- Tuition and Fees
- $39,992
- Room and Board
- $13,088
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 77%
- Average Freshman Award
- $26,632
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $44,228
Academics
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
- 505
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 12% of classes
10-19 students: 29% of classes
20-29 students: 26% of classes
30-39 students: 20% of classes
40-49 students: 4% of classes
50-99 students: 5% of classes
Over 100 students: 3% of classes
Campus Life
- Pittsburgh Population
- 306,211
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- Pittsburgh
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students in College Housing
- 60% of all students
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division I
- Mascot
- Duke the Bear
- Sororities
- 24% of women participate
- Fraternities
- 17% of men participate
Students
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
3.5% Asian
5.4% Black/African-American
3.8% Hispanic/Latino
3.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
82.9% White
1.0% Unknown - International Students
- 2.9% from 44 countries
- First-Year Students Returning
- 84.0%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 67.9%
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- 57%
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- 29.0%
Freshman Admission Requirements
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation
- High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program
- College preparatory program is required
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
---|---|---|
English | 4 | |
Mathematics | 2 | |
Science | 2 | |
Foreign Language | 2 | |
Social Studies | 2 | |
History | ||
Academic Electives | 4 |
Examinations
Exam | Required Units | Scores Due in Admissions Office |
---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required for some | July 1 |
SAT Only | ||
ACT Only | ||
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | ||
SAT Subject Tests Only | ||
SAT Essay Component Policy | Accepted with or without essay component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Applying for Admission
Admissions Office
- Address
- 600 Forbes Avenue
- City, State, Zip
- Pittsburgh, PA 15282-0001
- Phone
- (412) 396-6222
- Fax
- (412) 396-5779
- admissions@duq.edu
Application Dates and Fees
- Regular Admisson Deadline
- December 1
- Application Fee
- $50
- Application Fee Waiver
- Available
- Regular Admission Notification
- Rolling, notification begins October 1
- Accept Offer of Admission
- By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1
- Waiting List Used
- No
- Defer Admission
- Student can defer admission
- Transfer Admission
- Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
- Early Decision Offered
- Yes
- Early Decision Deadline
- Early Decision Notification
- December 15
- Early Action Offered
- Yes
- Early Action Deadline
- December 1
- Early Action Notification
- January 15
Application Form
- Common Application
- Accepted
- Universal College Application
- Not accepted
- Electronic Application
- Available
Other Application Requirements
- Interview
- Not Required
- Essay or Personal Statement
- Required for some freshmen
- Letters of Recommendation
- 1 required for some freshmen
- Other
- Audition for School of Music; 40 hours of volunteer, paid, or shadowing experience for physical therapy recommended for some freshmen
- Financial Need
- Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
Academic GPA | X | |||
Standardized Tests | X | |||
Class Rank | X | |||
Recommendations | X | |||
Essay | X | |||
Interview | X | |||
Level of Applicant's Interest | X | |||
Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
Volunteer Work | X | |||
Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
First Generation to Attend College | X | |||
State Residency | X | |||
Geographic Residence | X | |||
Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | X | |||
Ethnicity | X | |||
Work Experience | X |
Profile of Fall Admission
- Overall Admission Rate
- 72% of 7,505 applicants were admitted
- Women
- 71% of 4,971 applicants were admitted
- Men
- 74% of 2,534 applicants were admitted
- Students Enrolled
- 2,300 (43%) of 5,392 admitted students enrolled
- Women
- 1,398 (40%) of 3,513 admitted students enrolled
- Men
- 913 (49%) of 1,879 admitted students enrolled
- Early Decision Admission Rate
- Not reported
- Early Action Admission Rate
- 56% of 1,687 applicants were admitted
- Students Offered Wait List
- Students Accepting Wait List Position
- Students Admitted From Wait List
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
- Average GPA
- 3.76
- 3.75 and Above
- 52%
- 3.50 - 3.74
- 19%
- 3.25 - 3.49
- 14%
- 3.00 - 3.24
- 10%
- 2.50 - 2.99
- 5%
- 2.00 - 2.49
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- SAT Math
- 560-640 range of middle 50%
- Score of 700 - 800
- 9%
- Score of 600 - 700
- 38%
- Score of 500 - 600
- 52%
- Score of 400 - 500
- 1%
- Score of 300 - 400
- 0%
- Score of 200 - 300
- 0%
- SAT EBRW
- 613 average
580-640 range of middle 50% - Score of 700 - 800
- 6%
- Score of 600 - 700
- 57%
- Score of 500 - 600
- 36%
- Score of 400 - 500
- 1%
- Score of 300 - 400
- 0%
- Score of 200 - 300
- 0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- ACT Composite
- 27 average
24-29 range of middle 50% - Score of 30 - 36
- 22%
- Score of 24 - 29
- 61%
- Score of 18 - 23
- 17%
- Score of 12 - 17
- 0%
- Score of 6 - 11
- 0%
- Score of 5 or Below
- 0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- High School Class Rank
- Top tenth: 26%
Top quarter: 57%
Top half: 87% - National Merit Scholar
- Not reported
- Valedictorian
- 1%
- Class President
- Not reported
- Student Government Officer
- Not reported
Tuition and Expenses
- Cost of Attendance
- $56,680
- Tuition and Fees
- $39,992
- Room and Board
- $13,088
- Books and Supplies
- $1,400
- Other Expenses
- $2,200
- Payment Plans
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
- Web Site
- Financial Aid Web Site
- Net Price Calculator URL
- Net Price Calculator URL
Application Process
- Application Deadline
- May 1
- Award Notification
- On a rolling basis beginning January 31
- Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid
- Federal Methodology
Forms Required | Cost to File |
---|---|
FAFSA Code is 003258 |
Free |
Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid
Freshman
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 1,419 (88.0%) of freshmen
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 1,166 (82.3%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 1,166 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 265 (23.8%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 77%
- Average Award
- $26,632
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 1,166 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $23,693
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 856 (74.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,004
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 1,165 (99.9%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 385 (26.2%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $16,974
All Undergraduates
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 4,593 (79.0%) of undergraduates
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 3,956 (86.1%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 3,947 (99.8%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 761 (20.0%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 72%
- Average Award
- $25,997
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 3,859 (97.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $22,760
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 3,023 (77.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,777
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 3,803 (95.3%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 1,616 (28.0%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $14,531
Borrowing
- 2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
- 57%
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $44,228
- Parents of Students Receiving Aid
- 26.0%
- Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
- 4.0%
Financial Aid Programs
Loans
- Federal Loans
- Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans, Federal Nursing loans
- State Loans
- Other Loans
- Private loans
Scholarships and Grants
- Need-Based Available
- Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
- Non-Need–Based Available
- Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships)
Non-Need Awards
- Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
- Education
- Number of Awards
- 5,042
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
- Dance, Music
- Number of Awards
- 209
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
- Not reported
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Characteristics Award Areas
- Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, Ethnic Background, International Students, Members of Minorities, Relatives of Clergy, Religious Affiliation, Veterans
- Number of Awards
- 879
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Employment
- Work-Study Programs
- Federal work study available
- Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
- $2,400
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- Summer Session
- Offered
- General Catalog/Bulletin
- Online Catalog
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors
- Accounting
- Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Behavioral Sciences
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
- Business/Corporate Communications
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Chemistry, General
- Chemistry, Other
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Computer Science
- Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Science
- Finance, General
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
- Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
- History, General
- Information Technology
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and Affairs
- Journalism
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Latin Language and Literature
- Latin Teacher Education
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
- Management Science
- Marketing, Other
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music Therapy/Therapist
- Music, General
- Music, Other
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
- Nursing Science
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
- Philosophy
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Physician Assistant
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Rhetoric and Composition
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Sports Communication
- Theology/Theological Studies
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
- Women's Studies
- Most Popular Disciplines
- Health professions and related sciences, Business/marketing, Education
- Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
- Engineering
- Special Programs
- Accelerated program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
- Study Abroad
- Offered
- Online Degrees
- Some online degree programs
Curriculum and Graduation Requirements
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Computer
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Foreign Language
- Not required
- Math/Science
- Required for all students
Faculty and Instruction
- Full-Time Faculty
- 505
- Part-Time Faculty
- 485
- Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
- 48%
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 12% of classes
10-19 students: 29% of classes
20-29 students: 26% of classes
30-39 students: 20% of classes
40-49 students: 4% of classes
50-99 students: 5% of classes
Over 100 students: 3% of classes - Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: 10% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 24% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 38% of discussion sections/labs
30-39 students: 20% of discussion sections/labs
40-49 students: 5% of discussion sections/labs
50-59 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs
Over 100 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs
Advanced Placement
- International Baccalaureate
- Accepted
- Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
- Accepted for placement and credit
- Sophomore Standing
- Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
- Library Available on Campus
- Yes
- Holdings
- 1,004,776
- Computer Ownership
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Computers Available on Campus
- 1000
- Internet/E-mail Access
- Not reported
Academic Support Services
- Remedial Instruction
- Offered
- Tutoring
- Available
- Services for Learning Disabled Students
- Available
- Services for Physically Disabled Students
- Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Graduate/Professional School Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Laws, Master of Music, Master of Science in Education, Master of Arts, Master of Science
Master's Programs of Study
- Bioethics
- Classics
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- Elementary Education
- English Education
- Environmental Management and Policy
- Environmental Sciences
- Foreign Languages Education
- History
- Law
- Mathematics Education
- Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Music
- Music Education
- Public History
- School Psychology
- Science Education
- Secondary Education
- Social Sciences Education
- Special Education
- Theology
Doctoral Degrees Offered
Doctor of Pharmacy, Doctor of Health Care Ethics, Juris Doctor, Doctor of Psychology, Doctor of Philosophy
Doctoral Programs of Study
- Bioethics
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Chemistry
- Law
- Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Pharmacy
- School Psychology
- Special Education
- Theology
Location and Setting
- Pittsburgh Population
- 306,211
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- Pittsburgh
- Campus Size
- 50 acres
Weather
- Temperature
- 18.5 average low in January, 78.9 average high in September
- Rain
- 153 rainy days per year
Getting Around
- Campus Map
- Map
- Nearest Bus Station
- 2 mile(s) from campus in Pittsburgh
- Nearest Train Station
- 2 mile(s) from campus in Pittsburgh
Housing
- College Housing
- College offers housing to students
- Types of Housing
- Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing, disabled student housing
- Students in College Housing
- 60% of all students
- Housing Requirements
- Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
- 40%
- Off-Campus Housing Assistance
Security
- 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
- Available
- 24-Hour Security Patrols
- Available
- Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
- Available
- Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
- Available
- Other
- cameras monitor exterior 24-hours/day, card access for buildings, outside warning siren system
Personal Support Services
- Health Service
- Offered
- Personal Counseling
- Offered
- Child Care
- Offered
Sports and Recreation
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division I
- Mascot
- Duke the Bear
- School Colors
- Red and blue
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
Sports | Women | Men | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Offered | Scholarships | Offered | Scholarships | |
Basketball | x | x | x | x |
Bowling | x | x | ||
Crew | x | x | ||
Cross-Country Running | x | x | x | x |
Football | x | x | ||
Lacrosse | x | x | ||
Soccer | x | x | x | x |
Swimming And Diving | x | x | ||
Tennis | x | x | x | x |
Track And Field | x | x | x | x |
Volleyball | x | x |
Women's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Basketball | x | x |
Bowling | x | x |
Crew | x | x |
Cross-Country Running | x | x |
Football | ||
Lacrosse | x | x |
Soccer | x | x |
Swimming And Diving | x | x |
Tennis | x | x |
Track And Field | x | x |
Volleyball | x | x |
Mens's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Basketball | x | x |
Bowling | ||
Crew | ||
Cross-Country Running | x | x |
Football | x | x |
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | x | x |
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | x | x |
Track And Field | x | x |
Volleyball |
- Women's Club Sports
- Men's Club Sports
Recreational Sports
- Intramural Sports
- basketball, racquetball, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball
Student Activities
- Activities and Organizations
- choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, international student's org (iso), red and blue crew, duquesne university volunteers (duv), duquesne program council, residence hall association
- Sororities
- 24% of women participate
- Fraternities
- 17% of men participate
- ROTC
- Army ROTC offered on campus, Navy ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
- Coeducational
- Yes
- All Undergraduates
- 6,013
- Women
- 3,822 (63.6%)
- Men
- 2,191 (36.4%)
- Full-Time Undergraduates
- 5,896
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
3.5% Asian
5.4% Black/African-American
3.8% Hispanic/Latino
3.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
82.9% White
1.0% Unknown - International Students.
- 2.9% from 44 countries
- Average Age
- 20
- All Graduate Students
- 3,261
Undergraduate Retention and Graduation
- First-Year Students Returning
- 84.0%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 67.9%
- Students Graduating Within 5 Years
- 76.4%
- Students Graduating Within 6 Years
- 79.1%
After Graduation
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- 57%
- Average Starting Salary
- 57%
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- 29.0%
- Disciplines Pursued
- Business 5%
Law 10%
Theology 2%
Arts and Sciences 10%
Medicine 3%
Education 5%
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