Duquesne University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Duquesne admits a large share of applicants, but its typical freshman is still academically strong: the average GPA is 3.79 and the middle SAT range is 1190 to 1330. Since the school is test-optional and only 20% submit SAT scores, send yours when it strengthens your application, ideally near 1330.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Duquesne University facts and stats
Duquesne University enrolls 5,371 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. Duquesne has an 84% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 77%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1.
Pittsburgh, PA
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Key Duquesne University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
August 24
Early Action
November 15
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
November 15
Coming soon
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Because Duquesne is test-optional, follow this timeline only if you plan to submit SAT or ACT scores. Take your first test by the spring of junior year, then reserve the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes to improve a superscore; for the November 15 Early Action deadline, an October retake is typically the last one likely to arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
Duquesne is a private not-for-profit, so the same $48,986 tuition and fees rate applies to all students. About 73% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $22,476, making scholarships an important part of many financial aid packages.
Duquesne’s estimated direct cost is $65,360, combining $48,986 in tuition and fees with $16,374 for room and board. Aid is common, with 73% of students receiving assistance and an average aid package of $34,694. Merit awards average $22,476, and listed scholarships include GPA thresholds ranging from 2.00 to 3.00+, plus micro-scholarships up to $48,000. Graduates leave with average debt of $57,640.
Student life at Duquesne University
56% of undergrads live on campus
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 13% of men join fraternities, and 21% of women join sororities.
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