Duquesne University

Overview

Duquesne University is a University institution located in Pittsburgh, PA.

Location & Contact

Address Administration Building
600 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh  15282-0201
United States

Contact Ms. Debra Zugates
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@duq.edu
Phone: 412-396-5211
Fax: 412-396-5644

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business, Management, And Marketing Related
Business/corporate Communications
Business/managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship
Finance
International Business/trade/commerce
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
Management Science
Marketing Related
Marketing/marketing Management
Nonprofit Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication Related
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Sports Communication
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Computer Software And Media Applications Related
Information Technology
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education
Education
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Latin Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Middle School Education
Music Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Rhetoric And Composition
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient/classical Greek
Classics And Classical Languages
Foreign Languages And Literatures
Latin
Spanish
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training
Health Information/medical Records Administration
Health/medical Preparatory Programs Related
Music Therapy
Nursing Science
Occupational Therapy
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, And Administration Related
Physical Therapy
Physician Assistant
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Speech-language Pathology
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences And Humanities Related
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Behavioral Sciences
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Chemistry Related
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Pastoral Studies/counseling
Theology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Dramatic/theater Arts
Music
Music Performance
Music Related

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

7,505

Applied

5,392

Accepted

6,013

Enrolled

Female Admissions

4,971

Females Applied

3,513

Females Accepted

71%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,534

Males Applied

1,879

Males Accepted

74%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.76

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required for some programs	One recommendation Other requirements may exist (see below)
Recommended	A minimum high school GPA of 3
Other requirements:	Audition for School of Music; 40 hours of volunteer, paid, or shadowing experience for physical therapy

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Early decision plan	November 1st	December 31st
Other early decision plan	December 1st	January 15th
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	613	580	640
SAT Math	601	560	640
ACT Composite	27	24	29

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

39,992

Fees

13,088

Room & board

7,194

Room only

Financial Aid

25,997

Avg. Financial Aid Package

26,632

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

24,209

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,437

Avg. Loan Aid

14,531

Avg. Grant Aid

22,760

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

72%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

19%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

6,013

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

28%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	3.66%
Black or African American	5.24%
White or Caucasian	80.46%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.07%
Asian	3.38%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.12%
Two or more races	3.16%
Other	0.98%

Gender

Male (36.44%)

Female (63.56%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	60%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Autumn Fest, Night of Lights and ISO Night (international dinner)

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
International Student's Org (ISO), Red and Blue Crew, Duquesne University Volunteers (DUV), Duquesne Program Council and Residence Hall Association

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
cameras monitor exterior 24-hours/day, card access for buildings, outside warning siren system

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling	No	No	No
Crew		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Football	No	Division 1B
Golf		No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling	No	Division 1
Crew		Division 1
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Lacrosse		Division 1
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 1
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1

Faculty

990

Total Faculty

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 505

Part-time - 485

Male - 472

Female - 518

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