Duquesne UniversityAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

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Deadline
January 15, 2026
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Admissions Department
600 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15282
(800) 456-0590 x0590
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
High School Units Req or Recommended
SubjectReqReco
English4
Mathematics2
Foreign Language2
Social Studies2
Academic Electives4
Examinations
SubjectRequired UnitsDue in Admissions Office
SAT or ACTRequired for someAugust 26
SAT OnlyNot used if submittedAugust 26
ACT OnlyNot used if submittedAugust 26
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACTNot reportedNot reported
SAT Subject Tests OnlyNot reportedNot reported
ACT Writing Test PolicyNot reportedNot reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
600 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh
PA
15282
Phone
(800) 456-0590 x0590
Fax
(412) 396-5779
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
January 15, 2026
Application Fee
No fee required
Application Fee Waiver
Not reported
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling, notification begins September 1
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
November 15
Early Action Notification
December 15
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Recommended for all freshmen
Other
Self reported is accepted at the application stage: class rank, extra-curricular activities, talent/ability, character, volunteer work, work experience. recommended for freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
Rigor of Secondary School RecordX
Academic GPAX
Standardized TestsX
Class RankX
RecommendationsX
EssayX
InterviewX
Level of Applicant's InterestX
Extracurricular ActivitiesX
Volunteer WorkX
Particular Talent/AbilityX
Character/Personal QualitiesX
First Generation to Attend CollegeX
State ResidencyX
Geographic ResidenceX
Relation with AlumnusX
Religious Affiliation/CommitmentX
Work ExperienceX
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
79% of 14,112 applicants were admitted
Women
81% of 8,809 applicants were admitted
Men
76% of 5,288 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
2,136 (19%) of 11,121 admitted students enrolled
Women
1,288 (18%) of 7,095 admitted students enrolled
Men
848 (21%) of 4,026 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
494
Students Accepting Wait List Position
478
Students Admitted From Wait List
116
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
35%
3.75 - 3.99
25%
3.50 - 3.74
18%
3.25 - 3.49
11%
3.00 - 3.24
7%
2.50 - 2.99
3.4%
2.00 - 2.49
0.7%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 620 average , 570-670 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
12.6%
Score of 600 - 700
48.4%
Score of 500 - 600
36.4%
Score of 400 - 500
2.7%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 634 average , 590-680 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
17.7%
Score of 600 - 700
53.7%
Score of 500 - 600
27%
Score of 400 - 500
1.6%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
28 average , 26-31 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
38.7%
Score of 24 - 29
48%
Score of 18 - 23
13.3%
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: 26
Score of 30 - 36
17.3%
Score of 24 - 29
62.7%
Score of 18 - 23
16%
Score of 12 - 17
4%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: 28
Score of 30 - 36
41.3%
Score of 24 - 29
33.3%
Score of 18 - 23
25.3%
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 23%
Top quarter: 53%
Top half: 84%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
1%
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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