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Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Private · 5,350 undergrads

Duquesne University admits 84% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Duquesne University?

84% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1180–1340 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

12,893 applied, 10,773 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Duquesne University cost?

$37,704 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $69,856.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$31,516
$30,000–$48,000$31,567
$48,000–$75,000$31,675
$75,000–$110,000$33,134
over $110,000$41,310

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Duquesne University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Duquesne University's fall 2027 rule yet. Duquesne University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Duquesne University's site

What it's like

5,350
undergrads. Mid-size: plenty of people, and professors who can learn your name.
City
Campus setting in Pittsburgh, PA.
84%
of first-years come back for year two.
61%
finish in four years. 76% within six.
$81.7k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$25.5k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Duquesne University is on

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Questions people ask

What is Duquesne University's acceptance rate?
84% for fall 2024: 10,773 of 12,893 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Duquesne University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1180 to 1340 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Duquesne University cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $31,675 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $69,856.
What is Duquesne University's graduation rate?
76% of students finish within six years and 61% within four (IPEDS).