College
Duquesne University
- A-Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- Pittsburgh, PA
- 1,345 reviews
- AcademicsB+
- ValueA
- DiversityB+
- CampusB-
- AthleticsB+
- Party SceneA-
- ProfessorsA-
- LocationA+
- DormsB-
- Campus FoodC+
- Student LifeA-
- SafetyB
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Northeast Conference
Duquesne University Rankings
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
74%
SAT Range
1055-1230
ACT Range
24-29
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
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Cost
Net Price
$28,930/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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Academics
Professors
A-
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Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 80%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.82 responses
- 50%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.115 responses
- 39%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.114 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
263 GraduatesBiology
112 GraduatesMarketing
87 GraduatesFinance
82 GraduatesPsychology
76 GraduatesLogistics and Supply Chain Management
74 GraduatesEarly Childhood Education
67 GraduatesPublic Relations
65 GraduatesAccounting
62 GraduatesPhysician Assistant
42 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
5,851Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
3%
Pell Grant
22%
Varsity Athletes
7%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
83%
Poll
- 50%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.137 responses
Poll
- 48%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.158 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$56,300/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
79%
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.61 responses
Duquesne University Reviews
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I think Duquesne is wonderful, especially for the city it’s in. The professors have mostly been dedicated and the smaller size really makes it known that I’m valued as a person and that they want the best for me. The only drawback is typically everyone knows each other from previous schools already so distance students can feel a little left out at first. However, as long as you become social and go to some of the many extracurricular programs Duq offers, you will do great!
This was my safe school, but I ended up coming here due to the substantial financial aid that was offered and its proximity to home. This school isn't horrible, but if you are truly not in love with it in the first place, you never will be. In classes you will feel like you aren't progressing to the level you should be, like you're still in high school. If you're looking to be entertained during the week or the weekend do not bother to come here! This place turns into a ghost town since most students are from Pittsburgh they go home on weekends so they don't have to sit around in their dorms. No parties happen unless you're involved in Greek Life and occasionally go to mixers, but Greek Life here isn't the way it is at bigger schools. Also there is absolutely NO school pride. Overall Duquesne is the school you choose if you're not ready to leave home yet or have real life experiences.
Deciding to attend Duquesne University was a great choice for me. This school has been the perfect fit. I am a part of the Rangos School of Health Sciences. Although it is extremely challenging, as long as you apply yourself and figure out the best way to study, you'll be fine! The location is PERFECT. Walkable distance to very many locations.