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Duquesne University SAT Scores

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SAT scores needed to get into Duquesne University

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1245

The average composite SAT score for admitted Duquesne University freshman is 1245 out of 1600. Duquesne University students have the 276th highest average SAT score in the United States. For perspective, a 1245 is in the 82nd percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1160 to 1330

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1160 to 1330. The 75th percentile score is 1330 while the 25th percentile score is 1160.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by Duquesne University but we estimate it to be around a 1070 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 615

The average score for Duquesne University students on the math portion of the SAT is 615 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 570 and the 75th percentile score 660.

Average SAT Reading Score 630

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 590 to 670 and the average score for Duquesne University students is 630.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

28 percent of students submit SAT scores with their application to Duquesne University

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Duquesne University based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 87.5%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.8.

Can I get into Duquesne University with a 1330 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1330 or higher is very competitive at Duquesne University and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. You have an almost certain chance of acceptance with the probability 93% or higher.

Can I get into Duquesne University with a 1250 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1250 to 1320 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. Your chance of acceptance is very high, estimated about 87% to 92%.

Can I get into Duquesne University with a 1160 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1160 to 1240 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 78% to 87% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into Duquesne University with a 1070 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 1070 to 1150 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 77% chance of admission to Duquesne University. SAT scores below 1070 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class
Admission chances to Duquesne University by SAT score
SAT Score Admission Chances
1600 99%
1590 99%
1580 99%
1570 99%
1560 99%
1550 99%
1540 98%
1530 98%
1520 98%
1510 98%
1500 98%
1490 98%
1480 98%
1470 97%
1460 97%
1450 97%
1440 97%
1430 96%
1420 96%
1410 96%
1400 96%
1390 95%
1380 95%
1370 95%
1360 94%
1350 94%
1340 93%
1330 93%
1320 92%
1310 92%
1300 91%
1290 90%
1280 90%
1270 89%
1260 88%
1250 87%
1240 87%
1230 86%
1220 85%
1210 84%
1200 83%
1190 82%
1180 80%
1170 79%
1160 78%
1150 77%
1140 75%
1130 74%
1120 72%
1110 71%
1100 69%
1090 67%
1080 66%
1070 64%
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=212106 IPEDS survey data for Duquesne University.