Duquesne University Admission
Acceptance Rate
83.56%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
13.38%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,441
SAT Scores
1,260
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 12,893 students have applied and 10,773 students have allowed to admit to Duquesne University (Acceptance rate: 83.56%). Duquesne's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 13.38 % where 1,441 students have finally enrolled out of 10,773 admitted students.
Duquesne acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of the Pacific and Northcentral University, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 56.96%).
Duquesne enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 16.96%).
How to Apply to Duquesne University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Duquesne. Duquesne offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.duq.edu/admissions-and-aid/undergraduate-admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.duq.edu/admissions-and-aid/undergraduate/apply-for-admission |
| Financial Aid | www.duq.edu/admissions-and-aid/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | www.duq.edu/admissions-and-aid/tuition/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | www.duq.edu/admissions-and-aid/military-and-veterans/using-your-benefits |
| Athletic | www.duq.edu/about/facts-and-rankings/consumer-information-graduation-rates |
| Disability Service | www.duq.edu/life-at-duquesne/student-services/special-services |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Duquesne and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Duquesne University is 1,260 and the average ACT score is 29. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Duquesne University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,369). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Duquesne University | 1,260 | 29 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,369 | 30 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania | 1,157 | 73 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Duquesne University, 287 students submitted SAT scores (20% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,260 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 600 | 640 | 670 |
| Mathematics | 580 | 620 | 670 |
| Total | 1,180 | 1,260 | 1,340 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Duquesne University, 60 students submitted ACT scores (4% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 29 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 26 | 29 | 32 |
| English | 25 | 30 | 33 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 28 | 30 |
Duquesne Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Duquesne University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and Completion of college-preparatory program.
6 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Recommendations, Admission test scores, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Considered, if submitted |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |