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Duquesne University
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  • 4 Year
  • PITTSBURGH, PA

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B
  2. Value
    grade B
  3. Diversity
    grade B
  4. Campus
    grade B
  5. Athletics
    grade B+
  6. Party Scene
    grade B
  7. Professors
    grade B+
  8. Location
    grade A+
  9. Dorms
    grade C
  10. Campus Food
    grade C+
  11. Student Life
    grade B+
  12. Safety
    grade B

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Duquesne is an above-average private, Catholic university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 5,000 undergraduate students. The Duquesne acceptance rate is 84%. Popular majors include Nursing Science, Education, and Practice, Biology, and Marketing. Graduating 78% of students, Duquesne alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $48,700.

About

ADMINISTRATION BLDG 600 FORBES AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15282
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Northeast Conference

Duquesne University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Duquesne Admissions

Acceptance Rate
84%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
1140-1310
ACT Range
24-29
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$34,505 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$24,056 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
81%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 83 responses
53%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 123 responses
41%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 122 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
2
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
2
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    38%
  • On Campus
    62%
  • Online
    1%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
5,000 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
85
Undergrads Over 25
3%
Pell Grant
18%
Varsity Athletes
9%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 73 responses
  • Dedicated
    30%
  • Wealthy
    22%
  • Well-rounded
    22%
  • Busy
    10%
  • Judgmental
    4%
  • Prestige
    4%
  • Stressed
    3%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
82%
Poll
50%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 145 responses
Poll
47%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 166 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 98 responses
  • Well-Rounded
    34%
  • Horrible
    27%
  • Dedicated Towards its Cause of Teaching Students
    12%
  • Put-together
    9%
  • Preppy
    8%
  • Judgmental
    3%
  • Close Community
    2%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$58,500 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
78%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
97%
National
83%
89%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 62 responses

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