Applying to Duquesne

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
78.85%	1,250

Duquesne University's acceptance rate is 78.85% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 14,112 students applied and 11,128 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Duquesne.

Duquesne's acceptance rate places 41st out of 120 Pennsylvania colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,250 and the ACT score is 27 at Duquesne. Duquesne's SAT score ranks 19th out of 91 Pennsylvania colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to Duquesne, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered.

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Duquesne University is 78.85% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 13.27%. 5,288 men and 8,808 women applied to Duquesne and 4,026 men and 7,094 women students were accepted.

Among them, 555 men and 919 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Duquesne.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Duquesne
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	14,112	5,288	8,808	0	16
Admitted	11,128	4,026	7,094	0	8
Enrolled	1,477	555	919	0	3
Acceptance Rate	78.85%	76.13%	80.54%	-	50.00%
Yield	13.27%	13.79%	12.95%	-	37.50%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Duquesne University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 374 students (25% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 75 students (5%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Duquesne.

The median SAT score is 1,250 with 630 SAT EBRW and 620 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 680 and the 25^th percentile is 590. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 670 and 25^th percentile is 570 .

The median ACT composite score is 27 with 75^th percentile score of 31 and 25^th percentile score of 26 at Duquesne. The median ACT math score is 26 and the ACT English score is 28.

The SAT and ACT scores at Duquesne University are relatively low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,311, ACT: 29 - private (not-for-profit) research university with high research activity).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Duquesne
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1160	1250	1350
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	590	630	680
SAT Math	570	620	670
ACT Composite	26	27	31
ACT Math	25	26	29
ACT English	24	28	33

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Duquesne University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 1,477 first-year students enrolled in Duquesne. The proportion of full-time students is 99.73% and part-time students is 0.27%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 37.58% and women students is 62.22%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Duquesne.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Duquesne
	Total	Men	Women	Gender Unknown
Total	1,477	555	919	3
Full-time	1,473	552	918	3
Part-time	4	3	1	0

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and Completion of College Preparatory Program to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Duquesne. The english proficiency test is not considered.

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Duquesne University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Duquesne Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Considered, if submitted
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to Duquesne.

Admission Information for Applying to Duquesne
Open Admission Policy	No
Admission Information	www.duq.edu/admissions-and-aid/undergraduate-admissions
Online Application	www.duq.edu/admissions-and-aid/undergraduate/apply-for-admission
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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