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Duquesne University SAT Scores

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SAT scores needed to get into Duquesne University

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%
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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.