Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.

Location	Pittsburgh, PA · Large city
Type	Private
Undergraduates	5,350
Acceptance rate	84%
SAT (middle 50%, reported)	1160–1330 · 28% submit
SAT estimated for all students	1120–1290
ACT (middle 50%)	25–31
Testing policy	Optional
Graduation rate	76%
First-year retention	84%
Student–faculty ratio	12:1
Cost of attendance	$67,776
Application fee	$0

Application deadlines (2026–27)

Early Action: Nov 15, 2026
Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027

Most popular majors: Health professions & nursing, Business, Education, Biology, Communications.

Duquesne University campus map

Campus map of Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA, showing Lavel House (DU), Duquesne University Student Union, College Hall (DU) and Administration Building, with nearby restaurants, coffee and shops — Map of Duquesne University and the neighborhood around it: campus buildings, places students go and the nearest train. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

On campus

Lavel House (DU), Brottier Hall, Rockwell Hall (School of Business) (DU), Administration Building, Trinity Hall (DU), College Hall (DU), Assumption Hall (DU), Duquesne University Student Union, Rooney Field.

Around campus

Places to eat: Common Plea Restaurant, Mitchell's Restaurant, Bigelow Grille, The Carlton, Chinatown Inn, Burghers Brewing Beer Garden South Side
Coffee: Gasoline Street Coffee Company, Starbucks
Nightlife: Biergarten
Shops: Golden Triangle Bike Rentals, Kountz & Rider
Museums and culture: Rex Theatre, Quantum Theatre, Pittsburgh City Theatre
Groceries: Cogo's
Parks: PPG Paints Arena, Learning Garden, Frankie Pace Park, Firstside Park, UPMC Mercy Physical Therapy Garden, Freedom Corner

Nearest train: Steel Plaza, First Avenue.

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