Duquesne University
Common Data Set 2023-24
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Acceptance Rate
78.9%
Applications
14,097
Admitted
11,121
Enrolled
1,470
SAT Composite
1170-1338
SAT Math
570-670
ACT Composite
26-31
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$74,742
10 yrs after enrollment
77%
6-year completion
$37,730
sticker minus grants
$26,244
federal loans only
All Extracted Fields
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General Information
8 TABLESFirst Name:Kori
Last Name:Szelong
Title:Senior Research Analyst
Office:Institutional Research and Planning
Address Line 1:600 Forbes Avenue
Zipcode15,282
Phone:412-496-4074
Email Address:szelongk@duq.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?Yes
City:Pittsburgh
StatePA
Name of College/University:Duquesne University
Street Address Line 1:600 Forbes Avenue
CityPittsburgh
StatePA
Zip15,282
Main Phone Number (Area Code)412
Main Phone Number:396-6000
WWW Home Page Address:https://www.duq.edu/
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):412
Admissions Phone Number:396-6222
Admissions Email Address:admissions@duq.edu
Source of institutional control (Check only one):Private (nonprofit)
Classify your undergraduate institution:Coeducational college
Academic year calendar:Semester
If you have a diversity, equity, and inclusion office or department, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://www.duq.edu/social-impact/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX
Doctoral degree – professional practiceX
Enrollment And Persistence
6 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
6 TABLESIn addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?No
Institutional ExamX
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?No
Total first-time, first-year who applied7,334
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted6,180
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled1,030
Total first-time, first-year who applied4,802
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted4,066
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled409
Total first-time, first-year who applied1,950
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted882
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled38
Total first-time, first-year who applied26
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted0
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled0
Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?Yes
Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:494
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:478
Number of wait-listed students admitted:116
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80017.7
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69953.7
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59927.0
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-4991.6
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-80012.6
SAT Math: 600-69948.4
SAT Math: 500-59936.4
SAT Math: 400-4992.7
SAT Math: 300-3990
SAT Math: 200-2990
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-160012.3
SAT Composite: 1200-139954.8
SAT Composite: 1000-119932.1
SAT Composite: 800-9990.8
SAT Composite: 600-7990
SAT Composite: 400-5990
SAT Composite: Total100
ACT Composite: 30-3638.7
ACT Composite: 24-2948
ACT Composite: 18-2313.3
ACT Composite: 12-170
ACT Composite: 6-110
ACT Composite: Below 60
ACT Composite: Total100
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class23
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class53
Percent in top half of high school graduating class84
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class16
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class2
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:44
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:96.8
Does your institution have an application fee?No
Application closing date (fall): Month8
Application closing date (fall): Day24
Priority Date: Month11
Priority Date: Day15
Yes, on a rolling basis:X
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:1 year
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation? (FT)Yes
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?No
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?Yes
Transfer Admission
3 TABLESFallX
SpringX
SummerX
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?No
High school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.50
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:Minimum GPA and other requirements vary by program
Fall Rolling AdmissionX
Spring Rolling AdmissionX
Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?No
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:School of Music applicants must successfully complete an audition.
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:60
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:credit
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:90
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:credit
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:30
American Council on Education (ACE)Yes
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)Yes
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)No
Number60
Unit Typecredit
Number60
Unit Typecredit
Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://www.duq.edu/admission-and-aid/how-to-apply/military-and-veterans/index.php
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:Military transfer credit policies are subject to advisors within the school/program in which student enrolls.
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Cross-registrationX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
English as a Second Language (ESL)X
Exchange student program (domestic)X
External degree programX
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Liberal arts/career combinationX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Undergraduate ResearchX
Other (specify):X
Specify:Students have the opportunity to study abroad at our campuses in Rome, Italy and Dublin, Ireland.
Arts/fine artsX
Computer literacyX
English (including composition)X
HistoryX
HumanitiesX
Intensive writingX
MathematicsX
PhilosophyX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Other (describe):X
Describe:Theology
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)28%
Percent of males who join fraternities12%
Percent of females who join sororities19%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing91%
Percent who live off campus or commute9%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)26%
Percent of males who join fraternities13%
Percent of females who join sororities21%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing63%
Percent who live off campus or commute37%
Percent of students age 25 and older2%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)20
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Television stationX
YearbookX
Coed residence hallsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Special housing for disabled studentsX
Special housing for international studentsX
Fraternity/sorority housingX
Other housing options (specify):X
Annual Expenses
4 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://www.duq.edu/admission-and-aid/financial-aid-and-scholarships/resources/net-price-calculator.php
Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?No
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?Yes
If yes, what percentage of full-time undergraduates pay more than the tuition and fees reported in $G$1?18%
Financial Aid
13 TABLESFederal methodology (FM)X
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.1,085
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$30,910
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$3,338,231
Institution’s own financial aid formX
Other (specify):X
Specify:Academic Scholarships are available to students based on Admissions Application
FAFSAX
State aid formX
Other (specify):X
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:X
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms (Month):5
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms (Day):1
b) Students notified on a rolling basis:X
If yes, starting date (Month):12
If yes, starting date (Day):1
Students must reply by (date): Month5
Students must reply by (date): Day1
Federal Nursing LoansX
Federal Pell GrantsX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX
AcademicsX
AthleticsX
Music/dramaX
AcademicsX
AthleticsX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic? Yes X No
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio13
based on ____ students7,372
and ____ faculty569