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Duquesne University

Duquesne University
600 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15282


Fax number: (412) 396-5779
Website: https://www.duq.edu/
Screen last updated on: January 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 456-0590 0590
800 456-0590 0590 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: August 15
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: recommended
Standardized test requirements: SAT I not used, ACT not used, SAT I or ACT required of some
Dates test scores should be received: August 23 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work important
  • work experience important
Average secondary school GPA: 3.85
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 98%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 47%
Average SAT I: 624 verbal, 608 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1170 - 1330
Average ACT: 27 English, 25 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 25 - 31
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 28%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 7%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 12,282
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 10,775
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 766
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 274
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 27%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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