School Information

70.6
Total Enrollment 10,294
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 14 : 1

Duquesne University

http://www.duq.edu
Administration Bldg 600 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15282
(412) 396-6000

Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit is a Catholic University, founded by members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, the Spiritans, and sustained through a partnership of laity and religious. Duquesne serves God by serving students – through commitment to excellence in liberal and professional education, through profound concern for moral and spiritual values, through the maintenance of an ecumenical atmosphere open to diversity, and through service to the Church, the community, the nation, and the world.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Doctor's degree - other
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Duquesne University, 99.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 92.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $12,630), and 68% receive loans ($7,510 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $9,200. Off campus it is around $9,200.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Duquesne University is $23,116 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 6,626 people applied to Duquesne University. Of the applicants, 76.0% were admitted (77.0% male & 76.0% female ) and 28.0% accepted (31.0% male and 27.0% female)

Of the 5,791 undergraduate students at Duquesne University, 4.0% are part-time. A majority (92.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 23.0% of the 4,503 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     73.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     86.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     100.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     58.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     72.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     76.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 412.396.6222
Admissions Office Email admissions@duq.edu
Admissions Office Address Office of Undergraduate Admission 600 Forbes Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15282
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.duq.edu/transfer/index.cfm
Admissions Website http://www.duq.edu/admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.admissions.duq.edu/apply.html
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to Duquesne University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
 
Test Scores
Duquesne University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 510
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 600
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 520
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 610
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 510
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 600
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 23
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 28
ACT English (25th Percentile) 23
ACT English (75th Percentile) 28
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 22
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 27
 
Duquesne University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 2
Women's Studies 2
Biological and biomedical sciences 62 14 4
Biochemistry 5
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 57 9 1
Biotechnology 3
Pharmacology and Toxicology 2 3
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 4 295 209
Accounting 4 59 13
Accounting and Related Services, Other 1
Business Administration and Management, General 133
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 0
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other 7 23
Business/Commerce, General 5 0
Business/Corporate Communications 10
Business/Managerial Economics 7
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 11
Finance, General 54
Human Resources Development 0
Information Resources Management/CIO Training 17
International Business/Trade/Commerce 12
Investments and Securities 3
Logistics and Materials Management 15
Management Information Systems, General 20 4
Management Science, General 2
Marketing, Other 18
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 63
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 8 8
Taxation 11
Communication, journalism, and related programs 86 19
Broadcast Journalism 0
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 18 19
Journalism 25
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other 42
Public Relations/Image Management 1
Computer and information sciences and support services 0 35 47
Computer Science 10
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other 0 8
Information Technology 2 4
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 0 15 43
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster 0
Education 0 110 177 37
Biology Teacher Education 0
Chemistry Teacher Education 0
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 0 22 7
Curriculum and Instruction 0 3
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 0 2
Education, General 0
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other 0 18
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other 1
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 0 24
Educational/Instructional Media Design 0 15 3
Elementary Education and Teaching 25 19
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 16 0
Latin Teacher Education 1 0
Mathematics Teacher Education 7 0
Music Teacher Education 0 11 6
Physics Teacher Education 0
Reading Teacher Education 13
Secondary Education and Teaching 0 53
Social Studies Teacher Education 15 0
Spanish Language Teacher Education 5 0
Special Education and Teaching, General 0 12
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 30 4
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other 7
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other 0
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 5
English language and literature/letters 29 11 15
English Language and Literature, General 29 11 6
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 0 9
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 12
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature 0
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 1
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 0
Latin Language and Literature 2
Spanish Language and Literature 9
Health professions and related clinical sciences 13 259 137 260
Athletic Training/Trainer 21
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 0 5 3
Clinical Nurse Specialist 3
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 19
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner 0 12
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 8 11
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 9 0
Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences (MS, PhD) 0
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 5
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MS, PhD) 2 3
Music Therapy/Therapist 0 4
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD) 0 3
Nursing, Other 4 10 0
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 121 9
Occupational Therapy/Therapist 19 18
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD) 1 3
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada]) 214
Pharmacy Administration/Policy/Regulatory Affairs (MS, PhD) 0
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other 1
Physical Therapy/Therapist 17 28
Physician Assistant 47 25
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 0
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 0 0
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other 0 0
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 21 23
History 0 30 20
History, General 30 4
Public/Applied History and Archival Administration 0 16
Legal professions and studies 1 206
Law (LLB, JD) 206
Programs for Foreign Lawyers (LLM, MCL) 1
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 0 60 18
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 0 60 2
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 16
Mathematics and statistics 13
Mathematics, General 13
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 0 5
Mathematics and Computer Science 5
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 0
Natural resources and conservation 0 4 17
Environmental Science 0 4 17
Philosophy and religious studies 5 84 3
Ethics 65
Philosophy 5 19 3
Physical sciences 15 2 5
Chemistry, General 9 2 5
Chemistry, Other 0
Physics, General 6
Psychology 7 59 26 13
Clinical Psychology 9
Developmental and Child Psychology 20 0
Psychology, General 59 6
School Psychology 7 0 4
Public administration and social service professions 0 13
Public Policy Analysis 0 13
Security and protective services 0 20 26
Forensic Science and Technology 0 20 26
Security and Protective Services, Other 0
Social sciences 64
Economics, General 2
International Relations and Affairs 13
Political Science and Government, General 30
Sociology 19
Theology and religious vocations 1 3 76 5
Pastoral Studies/Counseling 1 4
Religious Education 4
Religious/Sacred Music 2
Theology/Theological Studies 3 66 5
Visual and performing arts 6 40 17
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 4
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2
Fine/Studio Arts, General 1
Music Performance, General 6 17 13
Music Theory and Composition 1
Music, Other 0 16 3
 
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