Duquesne University Pennsylvania

Research 2 institution in Pittsburgh with health professions focus and 78.9% acceptance rate.

College statistics

Address:
Administration Bldg 600 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA
15282
Sector Group:
Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.duq.edu/
Setting:
City
Research Activity Tier:
Research 2: High Spending and Doctorate Production
Economic Mobility Index:
Lower Access, Higher Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Health Professions and Related Programs

Duquesne University is a private research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, classified as Research 2 with high doctoral production. The university emphasizes health professions and related programs as its primary undergraduate focus, combining professional training with research activity.

The university enrolls 8,137 students and charges $48,986 annually in tuition, with a total cost of attendance of $65,360 including room and board. Many students receive financial aid and pay significantly less than the published rate. Admission is accessible, with a 78.9% acceptance rate; enrolled students have SAT Reading scores at the 75th percentile of 680 and SAT Math at 670, or an ACT Composite of 31 at the 75th percentile.

The university reports a strong endowment of $661 million. Duquesne works best for students seeking professional health-focused education within a research environment and a cohesive campus community. For more information, visit www.duq.edu/.