Duquesne University: Review & Facts

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Duquesne University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 8,110 students enrolled. This school was established in 1878 and is one of the 23 colleges and schools located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Duquesne University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

Duquesne University will give you the option to get a bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
130
Duquesne University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 130 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Medical, Education, Management, and Biology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Duquesne University is high at 84% (above Pennsylvania average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
84%
Good
The graduation rate at Duquesne University is good: 78%.

Student to faculty ratio at Duquesne University is pretty good, 12:1. Read more information on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is extremely high, around $45,400 a year. The additional fees at Duquesne University (not included in tuition costs) are nearly $2,400; this totals $47,800 a year.

Read the details about Duquesne University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
87%
Easy
According to government data, 12,376 applications were submitted and 10,828 were accepted, so it is easy to be accepted at this school.

The school might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Duquesne University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,100
High
Duquesne University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Duquesne University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
Duquesne University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 3,600 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high -- roughly $8,100 annually.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Duquesne University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Duquesne University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Duquesne University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Duquesne University
Administration Bldg 600 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
15282, USA
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