Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA · Private Nonprofit

Acceptance rate
84%
Average SAT
1,276
ACT midpoint
27
Enrollment
5,350
In-state tuition
$48,986
Out-of-state tuition
$48,986
Avg net price
$37,730
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 1180 and 1340 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 27

Popular programs at Duquesne University

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.257
2Biology, General.109
3Marketing.105
4Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.81
5Psychology, General.68
6Finance and Financial Management Services.68
7Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.63
8Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.62
9Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.55
10Computer and Information Sciences, General.44
11Business Administration, Management and Operations.43
12Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.41
13Accounting and Related Services.40
14Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.40
15Political Science and Government.32
16Biomedical/Medical Engineering.30
17English Language and Literature, General.28
18Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.28
19Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.27
20Music.26

Showing top 20 of 55 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Duquesne University?

Duquesne University has an acceptance rate of 84% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for Duquesne University?

Admitted students at Duquesne University typically score between 1180 and 1340 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Duquesne University cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Duquesne University is approximately $37,730 per year.

What is the graduation rate at Duquesne University?

4-year graduation rate data for Duquesne University is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.