At a glance
Average net price
$37,730
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
77.5%
Admission rate
84%
Undergrad size
5,350
In-state tuition
$48,986
Out-of-state tuition
$48,986
Cost of attendance
$67,776
Median earnings (10y)
$74,742
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,276
- ACT midpoint
- 27
- Retention
- 84.2%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
21 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by health (39%), stem (19%), social sciences (16%).
- STEM19%
- Health39%
- Business13%
- Humanities & arts12%
- Social sciences16%
- Trades & services1%
- Health professions39.3%~2,103 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business13.5%~720 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Education7.7%~411 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~334 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication5.4%~291 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics5.2%~278 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences4.1%~218 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science3.8%~201 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology3.5%~188 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~133 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering2.0%~107 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English1.6%~86 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History1.2%~64 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~47 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~47 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~43 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~34 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~21 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.2%~9 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~9 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 516 | $60,313 | $27,000 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | First professional | 294 | $105,192 | — |
| Law. | First professional | 266 | $51,935 | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 205 | $40,033 | $27,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 183 | $22,599 | $27,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 182 | $85,211 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 152 | $67,168 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 143 | $25,770 | $26,294 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 136 | $31,205 | $27,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 134 | $49,793 | $27,000 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Bachelor's | 118 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Bachelor's | 109 | — | $27,000 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 106 | $35,842 | $26,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 102 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 101 | $38,685 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 101 | $100,276 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 95 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 93 | $54,867 | $22,557 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master's | 93 | $62,865 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 90 | $52,013 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor's | 83 | — | $27,000 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 82 | $48,032 | $26,625 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 76 | $54,807 | $26,000 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master's | 74 | $54,470 | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 67 | $31,049 | $24,250 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 59 | $44,590 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor's | 59 | — | $27,000 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 57 | $35,791 | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 56 | — | $27,000 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 53 | — | $27,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 52 | $31,906 | $26,098 |
| Security Science and Technology. | Master's | 51 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 49 | $20,116 | $27,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 47 | $56,331 | — |
| Music. | Master's | 47 | $22,827 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 46 | $51,878 | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | Bachelor's | 43 | $39,646 | $27,000 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 42 | $33,879 | $26,983 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 40 | $53,373 | $26,940 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | Bachelor's | 40 | — | $23,250 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Duquesne University
Duquesne University is a large institution located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 5,350 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Education.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Duquesne University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $37,730 per year, which is premium-priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $48,986 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $67,776 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 77.5%, a strong completion outcome. 84.2% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $74,742 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Duquesne University confers degrees and certificates across 21 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Education. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (39% of credentials), stem (19% of credentials), social sciences (16% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Duquesne University accepts 84% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,276. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 27.
Location & campus
Set in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (city), Duquesne University draws students from across Pennsylvania and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Duquesne University
Q.How much does Duquesne University cost?
The average net price at Duquesne University is $37,730 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $67,776.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Duquesne University?
Duquesne University has a 6-year graduation rate of 77.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Duquesne University?
Duquesne University admits 84% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Duquesne University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Duquesne University graduate earns $74,742 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Duquesne University?
Published tuition is $48,986 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Duquesne University located?
Duquesne University is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (ZIP 15282).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Duquesne University at their official website.