Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA · Private
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Duquesne University admitted 86.4% of applicants university-wide (11,464 of 13,270).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 86.4% | 11,464 | 13,270 |
| In-state | 90.3% | 6,665 | 7,381 |
| Out-of-state | 90.1% | 4,280 | 4,752 |
| International applicants | 45.1% | 504 | 1,117 |
| Men | 84.9% | 4,473 | 5,268 |
| Women | 87.4% | 6,991 | 8,002 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 11,464 admitted students, 1,404 enrolled (12.2% yield).
Duquesne University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C1–C2 · 2025 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1130–1333
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 25–30
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.25–3.99
Testing policy: Recommended
Duquesne University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C9–C12 · 2025 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $70,120/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $48,986 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $21,134 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $70,120/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $29,986 |
| $30k–48k | $31,729 |
| $48k–75k | $32,102 |
| $75k–110k | $35,611 |
| Over $110k | $41,273 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Academic Scholarship — $5,000 - $25,000 per year (Automatic)
- Duquesne University Merit Scholarship — $8,000 - $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Duquesne University Provost's Scholarship — $14,000 per year (Merit)
- Transfer Merit Scholarship — Up to $14,000 per year (Merit)
- Duquesne University Dean's Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Duquesne University Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Duquesne University Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Duquesne University Trustee Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Academic Scholarship — $5,000 - $25,000 per year (Automatic)
- Libermann Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (Merit)
- Duquesne University Merit Scholarship — $8,000 - $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Duquesne University Provost's Scholarship — $14,000 per year (Merit)
- Transfer Merit Scholarship — Up to $14,000 per year (Merit)
- Duquesne University Dean's Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Merit)
Duquesne University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official High School Transcript
- Official SAT/ACT/CLT Scores (optional)
- Letter of Recommendation from an academic source
- Personal Essay
International applicants
- Official High School Transcript
- Official SAT/ACT/CLT Scores (optional)
- Letter of Recommendation from an academic source
- Personal Essay
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Duquesne University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
- What has influenced you to apply to Duquesne University and how do you plan to use the Duquesne experience to achieve your goals?500 words · Required
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $74,742
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 77.5%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 84.2%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $26,244
- At graduation
Duquesne University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #169
- WSJ: #181
- Forbes: #297
- Niche: #434
Deadlines
- 2026-08-28Regular Decision — Standard deadline
- 2026-11-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
Duquesne University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C21–C22 · 2025
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (14%), Mathematics & statistics (7%), Social sciences (5%).
Student–faculty ratio: 13:1 · 47% of class sections have under 20 students.
Duquesne University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections E, F, I · 2025 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.