Duquesne University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$48,986

3.9% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$37,917

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

83.6%

12,893 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

8,234

96.6% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

76.8%

1,052 Graduates

About

Duquesne University is a higher education institution located in Allegheny County, PA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Duquesne University were Nursing School (209 degrees awarded), Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, & Administration (106 degrees), and Management Science (78 degrees).

In 2024, 2,569 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Duquesne University. 66.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,973 degrees), 17.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (115 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Duquesne University is $48,986, which is $17,066 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Duquesne University is $48,986, which is $17,066 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $37,917.

In 2024, 98% of undergraduate students attending Duquesne University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$48,986

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Duquesne University was $48,986. The cost of tuition at Duquesne University is $17,066 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Duquesne University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$37,917

2024 Value

7.95%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Duquesne University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $37,917. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Duquesne University grew by 7.95%.

This chart compares the average net price of Duquesne University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,472

Room and Board

$1,440

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Duquesne University was of $14,472 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 1.84% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,440. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.86% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Duquesne University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at Duquesne University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Duquesne University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Duquesne University received 12,893 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 8.64% annual growth. Out of those 12,893 applicants, 10,773 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 83.6% acceptance rate.

There were 8,234 students enrolled at Duquesne University in 2024. 20% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Duquesne University has an overall enrollment yield of 13.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

83.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

10,773

Accepted Out of 12,893

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Duquesne University was 83.6% (10,773 admissions from 12,893 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 78.9%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 8.64%, while admissions declined by 3.19%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Duquesne University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

20%

Submission Percentage (2024)

287

Scores Submitted (2024)

20% of enrolled first-time students at Duquesne University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Duquesne University had a total enrollment of 8,234 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Duquesne University is 7,950 students and the part-time enrollment is 284. This means that 96.6% of students enrolled at Duquesne University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Duquesne University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 74.6% White, 6.1% Black or African American, 5.39% Hispanic or Latino, 3.61% Asian, 3.45% Two or More Races, 0.146% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0729% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Duquesne University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (50.2%), followed by White Male (28.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.33%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (45%), followed by White Male (25.4%) and Black or African American Female (4.18%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

96.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Duquesne University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,234 students. The full-time enrollment at Duquesne University is 7,950 and the part-time enrollment is 284. This means that 96.6% of students enrolled at Duquesne University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Duquesne University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

84%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Duquesne University was 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Duquesne University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Duquesne University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
6,140 enrolled students
Black or African American
502 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
444 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Duquesne University is 74.6% White, 6.1% Black or African American, 5.39% Hispanic or Latino, 3.61% Asian, 3.45% Two or More Races, 0.146% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0729% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 92 students (1.12%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 857 more women than men received degrees from Duquesne University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Duquesne University is white (1,973 degrees awarded). There were 17.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (115 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Duquesne University is Nursing School (209 degrees awarded), followed by Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, & Administration (106 degrees) and Management Science (78 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Duquesne University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (153 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (77 degrees), and History (33 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Duquesne University are Registered nurses (1,504,357 people), Other managers (172,230 people), Medical & health services managers (170,542 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (168,057 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (155,930 people).

The most specialized majors at Duquesne University in 2024 are Legal (153 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (77 degrees), History (33 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (19 degrees), and Health (1,010 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Duquesne University are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Economists

The most specialized majors at Duquesne University are Legal (153 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (77 degrees), History (33 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (19 degrees), and Health (1,010 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Duquesne University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,651,666 people), Elementary & secondary schools (505,762 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (318,280 people), Outpatient care centers (294,020 people), and Offices of physicians (216,903 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Duquesne University.

Most Common (2024)

Nursing School
209 degrees awarded
Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, & Administration
106 degrees awarded
Management Science
78 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Duquesne University was Nursing School with 209 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Duquesne University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

856

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,713

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 856 degrees were awarded to men at Duquesne University, which is 0.5 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,713).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Duquesne University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 68 degrees were awarded to men at Duquesne University in Law, which is 0.8 times less than the 85 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 191 degrees were awarded to men at Duquesne University in Nursing School, which is 7.64 times more than the 25 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

68%

100% Completion Time

76%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 68% of students graduating from Duquesne University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 76% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 76% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,973 degrees awarded
Black or African American
115 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
115 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Duquesne University is white (1,973 degrees awarded). There were 17.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (115 degrees).

0.779% of degree recipients (20 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,495 degrees awarded
White Female
1,494 degrees awarded
White Female
1,479 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Duquesne University is white female (1,495 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,494 degrees).

Operations

Duquesne University has an endowment valued at nearly $661M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 78.7M (11.9%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Duquesne University had a total salary expenditure of 323M. Duquesne University employs 194 Associate professors, 145 Assistant professors and 86 Professors. Most academics at Duquesne University are Female Associate professor (102), Female Assistant professor (99), and Male Associate professor (92).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Duquesne University are: Business and Financial Operations, with 205 employees, Management, with 161 employees, and Service with 148 employees.

Endowment

$661M

2024 Endowment

11.1%

growth from 2023

Duquesne University has an endowment valued at about $661M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Duquesne University grew 11.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $409M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Duquesne University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$11.9M - Federal
$2.21M - State
$948k - Local

As of 2024, Duquesne University received $11.9M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $2.21M from state grants and contracts, and $948k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$138M

2024 Salaries

8.01%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Duquesne University paid a median of $138M in salaries, which represents 42.9% of their overall expenditure ($323M) and a 8.01% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.85% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.21% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$44.2M

Instructional Salaries

448

Number of Employees

In 2024, Duquesne University paid a total of $44.2M to 448 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Duquesne University were Business and Financial Operations with 205 employees, Management with 161 employees, and Service with 148 employees.

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