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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Open Admission • 84% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Duquesne University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Pittsburgh, PA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 5.3K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 84%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
5.3K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
84% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading600 - 670
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math580 - 670
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite26 - 32
1typical 50% range36
84%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences39% of degrees
Business & Marketing13% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees
Social Sciences5% of degrees
Engineering2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $131,534
Earnings 5yr: $134,511
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $121,848
Earnings 5yr: $123,946
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,445
Earnings 5yr: $99,292
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,387
Earnings 5yr: $109,037
Debt: $27,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,299
Earnings 5yr: $113,888
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,128
Earnings 5yr: $75,507
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,789
Earnings 5yr: $90,589
Debt: $22,557
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,606
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,950
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,105
Earnings 5yr: $88,628
Debt: N/A
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,272
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,356
Earnings 5yr: $75,107
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,169
Earnings 5yr: $74,343
Debt: $26,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,802
Earnings 5yr: $82,748
Debt: $27,000
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,781
Earnings 5yr: $78,484
Debt: $27,000
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,517
Earnings 5yr: $83,387
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,014
Earnings 5yr: $90,320
Debt: N/A
International Business.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,157
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,822
Earnings 5yr: $78,277
Debt: $27,000
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,007
Earnings 5yr: $74,475
Debt: N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,059
Earnings 5yr: $69,960
Debt: $27,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$37,730
In-State Tuition$48,986
Out-of-State Tuition$48,986
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
20%
Pell Grants
67%
Take Loans
82%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$62,627
+19% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$74,742
Completion Signals
77%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
84%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$254/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
37%
Men63%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 37% men and 63% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
17%
Part-Time Share
1%
Avg Family Income
$102,881
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