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Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15282

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for health sciences

Duquesne University is a private institution in Pittsburgh with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1257, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 5.2K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

76% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $74,742 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $34,978.

Established
1878
Motto
Spiritus est qui vivificat
Mascot
The Duke
Type
Private research university
Conference
NCAA Division I Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Division
Division I

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79%Acceptance
1257SAT Avg
5,216Students
12:1Student:Faculty
76%Grad Rate
$74,742Earnings 10yr
$34,978Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Duquesne University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate78.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1257

Reading & WritingMid: 620
590680
MathMid: 605
570670

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 27
2631

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

78.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1257

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$47,146
Room & Board$15,620
Books & Supplies$1,440
Total Cost of Attendance$63,042
Average Net Price$34,978
Median Debt at Graduation$26,244
Monthly Payment (10yr)$278

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$25,943
$30–48K$27,610
$48–75K$31,920
$75–110K$35,852
$110K+$38,975

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$34,978

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$23,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

38

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (155)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
5,216
Gender Split
63% / 37%
Women / Men
First Generation
17%
Pell Grant Recipients
18%

Race & Ethnicity

White 79%
Black 5%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 4%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate75.5%
Freshman Retention86.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$62,627
8 Years$70,050
10 Years$74,742

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$65,200
Men
$72,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#165
Forbes
#282
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#157

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112High

Estimated from PA state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Pittsburghpop. 300K
0 mi(0 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
257 mi(445 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
315 mi(546 min)

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