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Duquesne University

#570 in US ranking Pittsburgh, PA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$69,856
Tuition & fees
$51,068
Avg. aid
$27,851
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
84%
SAT range
1180–1340
ACT range
26–32

Outcomes

Graduation rate
77%
Median salary
$55,816
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Duquesne University?

Duquesne's recurring events include student-programmed activities and holiday gatherings. Examples identified in campus event information include Epic Bingo, the Duquesne University Christmas Ball and Night of Lights.

These events serve different purposes: a large bingo program is a social activity, while the Christmas Ball and Night of Lights are tied to seasonal campus celebration. Offerings and formats can vary by year. Students interested in the university's traditions can also look to orientation and athletic events for recurring opportunities to gather, without assuming that any event is mandatory or held in precisely the same form every year.

What are the student housing and dining options at Duquesne University?

Duquesne offers university-operated, coeducational housing for undergraduates, including residence-hall options. Housing availability is not the same as a guaranteed placement or a universal first-year residency requirement; applicants should check the rules and deadlines for their entering class.

Room types, eligibility and any apartment-style options can vary. Students comparing choices should examine the housing agreement, application or deposit process, break-period access and whether a meal plan is required for the selected building. Campus dining includes meal-plan options and locations where students can purchase food; plan value depends on where and how often a student expects to eat.

Off-campus housing is another possibility in Pittsburgh, particularly for students who want a different living arrangement. Rent comparisons should include utilities, commuting and lease length, not just the advertised monthly price. Students with a car should separately confirm parking rules for their residence or commute.

Duquesne University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

281

Duquesne University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
13:1
Undergraduates living on campus
53%
Campus size
48 acres

Duquesne University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 8

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Duquesne University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Gumburg Library

Number of libraries on campus

2

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Duquesne University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Duquesne University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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