Duquesne University Admissions Profile
Duquesne University is located in Pittsburgh, PA. It serves roughly 5,087 students with a student-faculty ratio near 12:1. Recent admissions cycles report an acceptance rate around 79%. Estimated in-state tuition is $45,376 ($45,376 for out-of-state). Graduates report median earnings near $67,800.
Duquesne’s admissions team is excited to support you in your college search! At Duquesne , you’ll gain the professional confidence, impressive experience and powerful networks you need to get a running start on a meaningful career or graduate school. Choose from 85 majors leading to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. You'll learn with and from students of diverse cultural, socioeconomic and religious backgrounds from across the United States and more than 85 countries. Take classes on a park-like campus next to downtown Pittsburgh, with internships, culture, recreation, major league sports and more...all in one of the most livable cities in the US.
Admissions Snapshot
- Acceptance rate: 79%
- First-year retention: 86%
- Graduation rate: 76%
Costs & Financial Aid
- In-state tuition: $45,376
- Out-of-state tuition: $45,376
- Average net price: $63,042
- Pell grant recipients: 18%
Academic Highlights
- Popular program: Engineering
- Popular program: Research
- Popular program: Science
- Popular program: Technology
- Popular program: Liberal Arts
- Popular program: Business
- Popular program: Education
- Popular program: Nursing
- Popular program: Communication
- Popular program: Music
- Popular program: Art & Design
- Popular program: Economics
Student Experience
- Campus life: Athletics
- Campus life: Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Campus life: Disability Services
- Campus life: Greek Life
- Campus life: Intramural/Club Sports
- Campus life: Military/Veteran Services
- Campus life: Night Class Offerings
- Campus life: On-Campus Housing
- Campus life: Religious Affiliation
- Campus life: ROTC Program
- Campus life: Study Abroad
- Campus life: Undergraduate Research
Upcoming Admissions Events
- Admissions Presentation & Campus Tour: April 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM (On-campus) — campus tour
- Duquesne OT Program: A Virtual Overview: April 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM (Virtual) — virtual information session
- Undergraduate Campus Visit: April 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM (On-campus) — campus tour
- Undergraduate Campus Visit: April 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM (On-campus) — campus tour
Career Outcomes
Median graduate earnings reach $67,800, underscoring the return on investment for Duquesne University students.
Admissions & Testing
- Acceptance rate: 79%
- Test midpoints: 1,257 SAT / 27 ACT
- Test policy: Test-optional
- First-year retention: 86%
- Graduation rate: 76%
Student Profile
- Student-faculty ratio: 12:1
- Gender mix: 1% female / 0% male