5 Essential Duquesne University Facts

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Duquesne University-Private

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton, PA-OH-WV CSA)
8,300 (5,085 undergraduates)
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Duquesne University

Public Average

Private Average

21-22 Acceptance Rate

84%

75%

68%

4-Year Graduation Rate

67%

33%

50%

5-Year Graduation Rate

76%

48%

59%

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1. COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID INDICATORS

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Duquesne University

Public Average

Private Average

21-22 Total Expenses In-State

$61,270

$24,866

$52,736

21-22 Total Expenses Out-of-State

$61,270

$36,208

$52,736

Average Net Price 20-21

$34,505

$12,917

$25,365

Freshman Non-Federal Loans

18%

5.7%

11.7%

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2. ACADEMICS

Admission Test Scores: considered but not required
Students submitting scores
SAT: 34%
ACT: 10%

75th% TEST SCORES

SAT EBRW: 660
SAT Math: 650
ACT: 29
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Class Schedule: Yes
Shows Class Capacity: Yes

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3. Duquesne University COMMON DATA SET

Percent Freshman not in top quarter of class: 48%
Percent Freshman with GPA <3.50: 26.7
Average Freshman GPA: 3.8
Percent of Freshman Need Met: 73%
Percent of Non-Need Freshman Receiving Awards: 99%
Average Freshman Non-Need Award: $18,335
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4. ATHLETICS

NCAA Division I-FCS, Atlantic 10 Conference

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5. Reasons to consider Duquesne University:

Honors College
Undergraduate Research Program
SPIRIT Emerging Leaders Program
Center for Migration, Displacement, and Community Studies
Center for Global Healthcare Ethics
Center for Computational Sciences
Cyril H. Wecht Institute of Forensic Science and Law
Center for African Studies
Center for Biotechnology
Center for Excellence in Supply Chain Management
Wingfield Pines Abandoned Mine Drainage Site
Center for Catholic Faith and Culture
Center for Biotechnology
Campus Produce Garden
Bob’s Launch Pad Maker-Space
5 Year Bachelor Master Programs
Institute for Sustainable Business Innovation

Credit Accepted:
Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
CLEP Credit

Carnegie Classification:  Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Religious Affiliation:  Roman Catholic

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5 Essential Duquesne University Facts

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