Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15282
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1257
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
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Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
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Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
43.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
5.1%/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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
86%
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Holy Ghost College, 1888 The Pittsburgh Catholic College of the Holy Ghost was founded on October 1, 1878, by Fr.
- •When the college was founded, it had six faculty members and 40 students.
- •Duquesne established itself at its current location on the Bluff and built the original five-story red brick "Old Main" in 1885.
Source: Wikipedia
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