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$48,986
per year
In-State Tuition
88%
Acceptance Rate
78%
Graduation Rate
84%
Retention Rate
Duquesne University is an educational institution in Pittsburgh, PA. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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38 of 38 CLEP exams accepted
Healthcare & Medicine
Technology & Computer Science
Business & Finance
Law & Criminal Justice
Social Services & Nonprofit
Major: Human Services Administration
Engineering
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
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Women’s teams
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Football
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Soccer
Volleyball
Lacrosse
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
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Application Requirements
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In-State Students
All Duquesne first-year applicants are considered for academic scholarships; full-tuition awards are competitive. Amounts are not published.
Spirit of Excellence Scholarship
CompetitiveFull tuition for four years (five awards)
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable
Separate application with essay and activities resume by January 15; must also apply for first-year admission.
Five awards to exceptional student leaders. Requires a minimum B average and US citizenship; special consideration for applicants who have overcome hardship.
National Recognition Scholarship
CompetitiveFour-year full-tuition scholarship
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable
Apply for admission by November 15 Early Action (preferred) or January 15; no separate scholarship application.
For admitted students recognized by College Board's National Recognition Program; full tuition goes to the highest-ranked finalists in each category, ranked on GPA, class rank, rigor and leadership.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 27, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$29,986
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$74,742
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,244
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Jul 2026
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Private University
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Allegheny County
Control
Private
Programs Listed
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