Duquesne University
PrivatePittsburgh, PA
Located in Pittsburgh, PA, Duquesne University is a private mid-sized school with roughly 5,350 undergraduates. Duquesne University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 84%. Its highest-earning reported major is Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Health Professions and Related Programs), where graduates report median earnings of $105,387/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against Duquesne University's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow Duquesne University weighs your application
From Duquesne University's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does Duquesne University look for in applicants?
Per Duquesne University's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, standardized test scores as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is Duquesne University's acceptance rate?
Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA admits approximately 84% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Duquesne University?
Admitted students at Duquesne University typically score between 1180–1340 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Duquesne University?
Admitted students at Duquesne University typically score between 26–32 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Duquesne University cost?
Duquesne University's total cost of attendance is reported at $67,776 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Duquesne University require students to live on campus?
No -- Duquesne University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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