Duquesne University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	3,243
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	84%
Students retention rate	84%
On-time graduation rate	78%

Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Duquesne is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 84% indicates that Duquesne is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Duquesne University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Duquesne emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Duquesne boasts an impressive student retention rate of 84% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

84.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$43,526

Cost of attendance at Duquesne University in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$43,526

Cost of attendance at Duquesne University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Duquesne University received on average $24,056 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$24,056

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	213	18%	$4,595	$978,742
Other Federal Grant	213	18%	$5,629	$1,198,992
State Grant/Scholarships	217	18%	$3,931	$853,027
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,191	100%	$22,333	$26,598,283
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,191	100%	$24,056	$28,650,302

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Duquesne University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Duquesne University students is 78.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 81.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 73.4%.

78.3%

asian 65.9% 29 students
African American 67.5% 52 students
white 80.2% 920 students
unknown 70.6% 12 students
hispanic 75.0% 39 students
International Students 57.1% 12 students
Mixed Race 77.6% 45 students

Sport Conferences

Football Northeast Conference
Basketball Atlantic 10 Conference
Track and Cross Country Atlantic 10 Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Duquesne University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Duquesne University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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