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Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA·Private·~84% acceptance

Duquesne University is a private university in Pittsburgh, PA. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 84% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $37,730 per year. About 77% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $74,742 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$37,730/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $67,776
Aid cuts ~$30,046/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Nov 15
RD
Jan 15

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Admissions
GPA range3.42–3.92
SAT (middle 50%)1180–1340
ACT (middle 50%)26–32
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
77%
graduation rate
84%
freshman retention
$62,627
median earnings, 6yr
$74,742
median earnings, 10yr
How Duquesne reads an application

What Duquesne values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)Test scores
Important
Class rankExtracurricularsTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualitiesVolunteer workWork experience
Also considered
Application essaysRecommendationsInterviewFirst-generation statusAlumni relation (legacy)Geographic residenceState residencyReligious commitmentDemonstrated interest

From Duquesne’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Duquesne requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep program
Considered
Test scoresRecommendationsApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency

From federal IPEDS data — what Duquesne requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Duquesne University's acceptance rate?
Duquesne University admits about 84% of applicants.
How much does Duquesne University cost?
At Duquesne University, the average net price after aid is about $37,730 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $67,776 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Duquesne University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1180–1340 on the SAT and 26–32 on the ACT.
What are Duquesne University's application deadlines?
Duquesne University's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 15, Regular Decision around Jan 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Duquesne University value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, Duquesne University rates Course rigor, Grades (GPA), and Test scores as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Class rank, Extracurriculars, Talent / ability, Character / personal qualities, Volunteer work, and Work experience. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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