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Duquesne University
Overview
Duquesne University is a University institution located in Pittsburgh, PA, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
Administration Building
600 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15282-0201
United States
600 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15282-0201
United States
Contact
Ms. Debra Zugates
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@duq.edu
Phone: 412-396-5211
Fax: 412-396-5644
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@duq.edu
Phone: 412-396-5211
Fax: 412-396-5644
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Women's Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business, Management, And Marketing Related |
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| Business/corporate Communications |
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| Business/managerial Economics |
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| Entrepreneurship |
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| Finance |
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| International Business/trade/commerce |
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| Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management |
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| Management Science |
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| Marketing Related |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Nonprofit Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Journalism |
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| Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication Related |
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| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Sports Communication |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Computer Software And Media Applications Related |
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| Information Technology |
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| Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Early Childhood Education |
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| Education |
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| English/language Arts Teacher Education |
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| Latin Teacher Education |
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| Mathematics Teacher Education |
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| Middle School Education |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| Social Studies Teacher Education |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Rhetoric And Composition |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Ancient/classical Greek |
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| Classics And Classical Languages |
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| Foreign Languages And Literatures |
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| Latin |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Athletic Training |
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| Health Information/medical Records Administration |
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| Health/medical Preparatory Programs Related |
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| Music Therapy |
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| Nursing Science |
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| Occupational Therapy |
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| Pharmaceutical Sciences |
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| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, And Administration Related |
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| Physical Therapy |
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| Physician Assistant |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| Speech-language Pathology |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences And Humanities Related |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Behavioral Sciences |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Chemistry Related |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Economics |
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| International Relations And Affairs |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Theology And Religious Vocations | Associate | Bachelors |
| Pastoral Studies/counseling |
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| Theology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Music |
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| Music Performance |
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| Music Related |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
7,505
Applied
5,392
Accepted
6,013
Enrolled
Female Admissions
4,971
Females Applied
3,513
Females Accepted
71%
Male Admissions
2,534
Males Applied
1,879
Males Accepted
74%
Applying
50
Application Fee
3.76
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record |
| Required for some programs |
One recommendation Other requirements may exist (see below) |
| Recommended |
A minimum high school GPA of 3 Interview |
| 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 |
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| Fall freshmen | Not reported | October 1st | |
| Early decision plan | November 1st | December 15th | |
| Other early decision plan | December 1st | January 15th | |
| Transfer | July 1st | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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| 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
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Tuition deferred payment | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
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
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% |
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| 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 | |
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| 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)
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
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
cameras monitor exterior 24-hours/day, card access for buildings, outside warning siren system
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| 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 |
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| 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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