Duquesne University SAT Scores

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Duquesne University is a test optional school meaning you are not required to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required". If you do elect to submit your SAT scores, the following information is helpful to understand how you compare with other applicants.

Average SAT Score 1225

The average composite SAT score for admitted Duquesne University freshman is 1225 out of 1600. Duquesne University students have the 279th highest average SAT score in the United States. For perspective, a 1225 is in the 80th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1140 to 1310

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1140 to 1310. The 75th percentile score is 1310 while the 25th percentile score is 1140.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by Duquesne University but we estimate it to be around a 1050 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 605

The average score for Duquesne University students on the math portion of the SAT is 605 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 560 and the 75th percentile score 650.

Average SAT Reading Score 620

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 580 to 660 and the average score for Duquesne University students is 620.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

34 percent of students submit SAT scores with their application to Duquesne University

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Duquesne University based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 84.3%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.8.

Can I get into Duquesne University with a 1310 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1310 or higher is very competitive at Duquesne University and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. You have an almost certain chance of acceptance with the probability 91% or higher.

Can I get into Duquesne University with a 1230 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1230 to 1300 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. Your chance of acceptance is very high, estimated about 85% to 90%.

Can I get into Duquesne University with a 1140 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1140 to 1220 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 73% to 83% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into Duquesne University with a 1050 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 1050 to 1130 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 72% chance of admission to Duquesne University. SAT scores below 1050 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Admission chances to Duquesne University by SAT score

SAT Score	Admission Chances
1600	99%
1590	99%
1580	99%
1570	99%
1560	99%
1550	98%
1540	98%
1530	98%
1520	98%
1510	98%
1500	98%
1490	97%
1480	97%
1470	97%
1460	97%
1450	97%
1440	96%
1430	96%
1420	96%
1410	96%
1400	95%
1390	95%
1380	94%
1370	94%
1360	94%
1350	93%
1340	93%
1330	92%
1320	91%
1310	91%
1300	90%
1290	90%
1280	89%
1270	88%
1260	87%
1250	86%
1240	85%
1230	85%
1220	83%
1210	82%
1200	81%
1190	80%
1180	79%
1170	78%
1160	76%
1150	75%
1140	73%
1130	72%
1120	70%
1110	69%
1100	67%
1090	65%
1080	64%
1070	62%
1060	60%
1050	58%