Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Online | duq.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Situated on a hilltop overlooking downtown Pittsburgh, Duquesne University is a private Catholic institution founded in 1878 by the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. The 50-acre urban campus features Gothic and modern architecture, with many buildings offering views of the city's three rivers and downtown skyline. The university maintains strong academic programs in pharmacy, nursing, and music, along with an AACSB-accredited business school and a law school that is particularly known for its legal writing program. Duquesne provides guaranteed housing for first-year students across six residence halls, with additional apartment-style living options for upperclassmen. As a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference, the university competes in NCAA Division I athletics, with men's basketball games played at the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse on campus.
Ratings
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Duquesne University is rated within the top 29% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Duquesne University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#191 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#150 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#18 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#16 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#394 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#31 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1160/1350 |
| ACT | 26/31 |
| GPA | 3.8 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,440 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $15,620 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,958 |
| Total One Year Cost | $68,164 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 31% |
| Health Professions | 18% |
| Communication | 8% |
| Education | 8% |
| Social Sciences | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=212106 IPEDS survey data for Duquesne University.
Current students may use the Duquesne University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025