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Duquesne University has 9 upcoming campus tour dates; registration links for each are listed on this page.

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Duquesne University currently offers Campus Visit. 9 upcoming dates are listed on this page.

What is the nearest airport to Duquesne University?

The nearest major airport is Pittsburgh (PIT), about 14 miles away.

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Duquesne University Campus Tours & Visits — Pittsburgh, PA

Strong graduate outcomes — known for health sciences

Duquesne University is a private institution in Pittsburgh with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1257, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 5.2K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

76% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $74,742 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $34,978.

Established

1878

Motto

Spiritus est qui vivificat

Mascot

The Duke

Type

Private research university

Division

Division I

79%

Acceptance

1257

SAT Avg

5,216

Undergrads

12:1

Student : Faculty

76%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$74,742

Earnings 10yr

$34,978

Avg Net Price

Rankings

U.S. News

2025

#165

Forbes

2025

#282

Wall Street Journal

2025

#29

Washington Monthly

2025

#157

More About This School

Varsity Sports

BowlingSwimming divingIndoor trackLacrosseRowingVolleyball atTriathlonGolf

History & Fun Facts

•History Holy Ghost College, 1888 The Pittsburgh Catholic College of the Holy Ghost was founded on October 1, 1878, by Fr.
•When the college was founded, it had six faculty members and 40 students.
•Duquesne established itself at its current location on the Bluff and built the original five-story red brick "Old Main" in 1885.

Source: Wikipedia

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate78.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1257

Reading & WritingMid: 620

590680

MathMid: 605

570670

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 27

2631

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Typical Application Requirements

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1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

Required for financial aid consideration

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$47,146

Room & Board$15,620

Books & Supplies$1,440

Total Cost of Attendance$63,042

Average Net Price$34,978

Median Debt at Graduation$26,244

Monthly Payment (10yr)$278

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$25,943

$30–48K$27,610

$48–75K$31,920

$75–110K$35,852

$110K+$38,975

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

43.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

5.1%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$23,500

Programs (155)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate75.5%

Freshman Retention86.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$62,627

10 Years$74,742

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

86%

Positive

Student Body

Undergrads

5,216

Gender Split

63% / 37%

Women / Men

First Generation

17%

Pell Grant Recipients

18%

Race & Ethnicity

White 79%

Black 5%

Hispanic 5%

Asian 4%

Two+ 3%

Int'l 3%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

38

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

10

Burglary

2

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

3

Motor Vehicle Theft

4

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

10

Drug Arrests

8

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112High

Estimated from PA state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Pittsburghpop. 300K

0 mi(0 min)

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M

257 mi(445 min)

New Yorkpop. 8.3M

315 mi(546 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

PITPittsburgh14 mi

MDTHarrisburg171 mi

BUFBuffalo Niagara185 mi

Distance to Cities

Pittsburgh, PA0 mi

~0 min drive

Harrisburg, PA164 mi

~4h 44m drive

Buffalo, NY179 mi

~5h 10m drive

Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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ACT Score Range

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Debt & Aid Detail

Programs (155)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

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