DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY
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Duquesne University
School Overview
Duquesne University has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
The school's main campus is located in a large city (in Pittsburgh, PA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree.
Contacting the School
Administration Bldg 600 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
Main Phone: (412) 396-6000
Web Site: www.duq.edu
Student Body Size and Diversity
In Fall 2002, the school had 8,304 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.9% of students attend full-time, while 0.1% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 555 male students and 876 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 38.8% of the student body, while females made up 61.2%.
Minority enrollment included African-American (3)%, Hispanic (1)%, and Asian (1)%.
School Selectivity
In the class starting in 2002,
91.3% of applicants were admitted.
Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 490. One quarter of students scored at least 590.
Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 490 or higher. One fourth of students scored 600 or higher.
Degree Levels
- Bachelor's Degree
- Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
- Master's Degree
- Certificate, Post-Master's
- Doctor's Degree
- First-Professional Degree
Degree Programs
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Business And Management
CommunicationsCommunications TechnologyComputerEducationEnglish Language And LiteratureEnvironmental ConservationHealth CareHistory And Social SciencesHumanities And Liberal ArtsInterdisciplinary StudiesLaw School And LegalLeisure Recreation And FitnessLife SciencesLiterature And LanguageMathematicsPerforming And Visual ArtsPhilosophy And ReligionPhysical SciencesPsychologyPublic Administration And Public ServiceTheology And Religious VocationsSchool Accreditation
Duquesne University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.
Duquesne University is accredited regionally. The school is state accredited.
Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid
Duquesne University belongs to the following athletic conferences:
- Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (for football).
- Atlantic 10 Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).
The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.
Special Student Services
Academic Services
- Remedial assistance
- Accelerated programs
- AP credits
- Credit for life experience
- Weekend college
- Distance learning options
- Study abroad
Financial Flexibility
- ROTC
- Student employment services
- Career counseling
- Placement services for graduates
- On-campus day Care
Cost of Attending
| In-State, Living On Campus: | $ 27,447 |
| In-State, Living With Family: | $ 21,777 |
| Out of State, Living On Campus: | $ 27,447 |
Admission Requirements
The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:
Required:- High-school GPA is required.
- Secondary school record is required.
- Standardized test scores are required.
- Recommendations are required.
- A college preparatory program is required.
Recommended (but not required):
- Secondary school rank is recommended.
Neither Required Nor Recommended:- A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.
- The TOEFL (if applicable) is neither required nor recommended.
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