Duquesne University
Administration Bldg 600 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh PA 15282
(412) 396-6000
General Information
- Campus Setting
City: Large
- Type of School
Private, not-for-profit
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
10,106 (5,656 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Bachelor's degree
Graduate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctorate degree
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
14 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
86% / 14%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
42% / 58%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
56% / 44%
- In-State / Out-of-State
73% / 27%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees
$26,468
- Room & Board$9,200
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
91%
- Average Financial Aid Package$21,127
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants5,715
- Students Admitted
4,320
(76%)
- Students Enrolled1,438
(25%)
- Average High School GPA3.57
- Students in top 10% of HS Class24%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
510-600
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
520-610
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
510-600
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
22-26
See More About Admissions »
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Bioethics/Medical Ethics
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Clinical Nurse Specialist
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Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
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Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
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Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences (MS, PhD)
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Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
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Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MS, PhD)
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Music Therapy/Therapist
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Physical Therapy/Therapist
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Physician Assistant
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Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
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Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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History
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History, General
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School Psychology
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Security and protective services
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International Relations and Affairs
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Theology and religious vocations
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Religious Education
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Religious/Sacred Music
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Theology/Theological Studies
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Visual and performing arts
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants5,715
- Students Admitted
4,320
(76%)
- Students Enrolled1,438
(25%)
- Average High School GPA3.57
- Students in top 10% of HS Class24%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class55%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class87%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
510-600
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
520-610
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
510-600
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
22-26
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$50
- Early Decision Application Deadline11/01
- Regular Application Deadline07/01
- High School RankRecommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRequired
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Neither required nor recommended
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees
$26,468
- Room & Board$9,200
- Books & Supplies$1,000
- Average Cost Per Credit HourN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid91%
- Average Financial Aid Package$21,127
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
- Federal Grants19%$3,419
- Pell Grants19%$2,642
- Other Federal Grants17%$852
- State & Local Grants36%$3,315
- Institutional Grants87%$6,833
- Federal Loans75%$2,587
- Non-Federal Loans24%$9,551
Questions, Answers and Advice
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