Acceptance Rate
84%
Avg. SAT
1340
75th percentile
“Spiritan Catholic university on Pittsburgh's bluff, excelling in pharmacy, jazz studies, and hands-on health sciences.”
Pittsburgh, PA
Location
Large City
Campus Setting
Duquesne University traces its roots to 1878, when French Spiritan priests established it as a hub for education grounded in faith and service in western Pennsylvania. You'll find a mid-sized campus perched on a hill overlooking the Allegheny River and downtown Pittsburgh, blending urban energy with a close-knit community feel. Students who thrive here often seek a values-driven environment that emphasizes ethical leadership and professional preparation, particularly in health and business fields. The surrounding city offers riverside trails, pro sports teams, and a reviving cultural scene, but expect steep hills for daily walks and a higher cost of living than smaller college towns.
Photo Gallery
+10
+2
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Test Policy
Test-optional schools still weigh strong scores. Submitting can help.
Average GPA
Application Fee
Academics
Student-Faculty Ratio
Programs Offered
Full-Time Faculty
Women Faculty
Research Spending
Degree Levels Offered
Duquesne shines in pharmacy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and business through its Palumbo-Donahue School, where you'll tackle rigorous clinical rotations early on. Classrooms mix seminar-style discussions in upper-level courses with larger lectures for introductions, fostering direct faculty access in a 5,000-student undergrad setting. The Mary Pappert School of Music stands out for its jazz program, drawing performers to collaborate with students. Research opportunities abound in health sciences labs, though spots in competitive programs like pharmacy fill quickly after freshman year.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
5,371 undergrad • 2,863 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
76%
Black / African American
5%
Hispanic / Latino
5%
Asian
4%
Other / Multi-racial
10%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Pittsburgh, PA
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
Campus life pulses with D1 basketball games at the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse, where students pack the stands for Atlantic 10 matchups. A typical week mixes classes, club meetings, and volunteering through Spiritan service trips, with weekends spilling into Pittsburgh's bars and festivals. Freshmen bond in on-campus halls like Forbes Avenue residences, but upperclassmen often seek off-campus apartments amid rising urban rents. Cold, snowy winters keep many indoors for movie nights or gym sessions, while the social scene stays active without dominating academics.
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Housing Capacity
Meal Plan Available
Average Room & Board
Athletics
Athletic Association
Atlantic 10 Conference
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
Yes
Air Force
Yes
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
Cost & Aid
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
Room & Board
Estimated Cost
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Aid
Receiving Pell Grants
Average Grant
Average Federal Loan
Net Annual Cost by Household Income
Household Income
Avg. Net Cost
$0 – $30K
$25,652
$30K – $48K
$24,812
$48K – $75K
$30,984
$75K – $110K
$34,719
$110K+
$37,961
Apply for Financial Aid
Complete the FAFSA to unlock grants, scholarships, and federal loans.
Costs shown are before financial aid. Most students receive some form of aid. Complete the FAFSA to see what you qualify for.
Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
84%
4 Years Graduation Rate
72%
6 Years Graduation Rate
81%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$74,742
84% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Duquesne University and return in the fall. 72% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 81% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
72%
4-6 years
9%
Non-grad
19%
Let’s find your perfect tutor
Answer a few quick questions. We’ll recommend the right plan and match you with a top 5% tutor.
Key Statistics
Type
Private
Tuition
$45,376
Acceptance
84%
Undergrads
5,371
4-Year Grad Rate
72%
Endowment
$299M
Pittsburgh, PA 15282