School Overview

Duquesne University has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree. Duquesne University is a private, for-profit school.

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 10,296 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.5% of students attend full-time, while 0.5% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 574 male students and 787 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 42.2% of the student body, while females made up 57.8%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (316)%, Hispanic (140)%, Asian (104)%, and Native American (14)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 510. One quarter of students scored at least 600.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 510 or higher. One fourth of students scored 610 or higher.

Degree Programs

Business And Management

• Accounting
• Business
• Business Administration
• Business Statistics And Quantitative Research
• Finance
• Human Resource
• Information Technology
• International Business
• Marketing
• Other Business And Management
• Tax

• General Communications
• Journalism

• Communications Technology And Technician

• Computer Science

• Curriculum And Instruction
• Educational Administration
• Educational Materials And Instructional Media
• General Education
• Special Education
• Student Services And Counseling
• Teacher
• Vocational Teaching

• General English Language
• Other English Language And Literature
• Rhetoric And Speech

• Natural Resources Conservation

• Communication Disorders And Speech Pathology
• Medical Assistant
• Medical Diagnostics Technician
• Medical Office
• Nursing
• Other Health Care
• Pharmacy
• Pre Med
• Rehabilitation Training

• Government And Political Science
• History
• International Relations
• Social Sciences
• Sociology

• Liberal Arts

• Gerontology
• Mathematics And Computer Science
• Other Interdisciplinary Studies

• Law And Legal

• Health And Fitness

• Biochemistry
• Biology
• Microbiology
• Other Biology

• Classical, Ancient, And Near East Language And Literature
• Foreign Languages And Literature
• Romance Language And Literature

• Mathematics

• Drama And Theater Arts
• Fine Arts
• Music

• Other Philosophy And Religion
• Philosophy

• Chemistry
• Physics

• Child Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• General Psychology
• School Psychology

• Other Public Public Service
• Public Policy

• Pastoral Counseling
• Religious Education
• Religious Music
• Theological And Ministerial Studies

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, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• 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

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• Recommendations are required.
• A college preparatory program is required.

• Secondary school rank is 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.