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#16 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Overview

Enrollment

8,107
Duquesne University overview
Location Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Online duq.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Duquesne University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Situated on a hilltop overlooking downtown Pittsburgh, Duquesne University is a private Catholic institution founded in 1878 by the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. The 50-acre urban campus features Gothic and modern architecture, with many buildings offering views of the city's three rivers and downtown skyline. The university maintains strong academic programs in pharmacy, nursing, and music, along with an AACSB-accredited business school and a law school that is particularly known for its legal writing program. Duquesne provides guaranteed housing for first-year students across six residence halls, with additional apartment-style living options for upperclassmen. As a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference, the university competes in NCAA Division I athletics, with men's basketball games played at the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse on campus.

Ratings

7/10

Overall

8/10

Academics

8/10

Resources

8/10

Outcomes

6/10

Value

Duquesne University is rated within the top 31% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Difficult
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SAT 1160/1330
ACT 25/31
GPA 3.8

Applications Accepted

87.5% 
Duquesne University overview
Applications Due Aug 15, 2025
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$45,376
Costs for Duquesne University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,400
Other Fees$0
Room and Board $14,744
Budget for Other Expenses$2,200
Total One Year Cost$63,720

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$65,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

73% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Duquesne University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 31%
Health Professions 18%
Communication 8%
Education 8%
Social Sciences 6%

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Last updated February 24, 2024