Duquesne University

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$45,376

4.25% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$33,919

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

1.24%

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

87.5%

12,376 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

8,107

95.5% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

76%

1,041 Graduates

About

Duquesne University is a higher education institution located in Allegheny County, PA. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Duquesne University were Nursing School (257 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (109 degrees), and General Marketing & Marketing Management (99 degrees).

In 2022, 2,764 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Duquesne University. 66.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,192 degrees), 18.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (116 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Duquesne University is $45,376, which is $15,226 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($30,150).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Duquesne University was 1.24%, corresponding to 24 out of the 1933 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Duquesne University is $45,376, which is $15,226 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($30,150).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $33,919.

In 2022, 96% of undergraduate students attending Duquesne University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$45,376

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Duquesne University was $45,376. The cost of tuition at Duquesne University is $15,226 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($30,150).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Duquesne University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$33,919

2022 Value

1.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Duquesne University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $33,919. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Duquesne University grew by 1.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Duquesne University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,144

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Duquesne University was of $14,144 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 3.91% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Duquesne University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at Duquesne University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 2.04% with respect to 2021, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Duquesne University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.24%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Duquesne University was 1.24%, which represents 24 out of the 1933 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Duquesne University received 12,376 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 17.7% annual growth. Out of those 12,376 applicants, 10,828 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 87.5% acceptance rate.

There were 8,107 students enrolled at Duquesne University in 2022. 28% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Duquesne University has an overall enrollment yield of 13.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

87.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

10,828

Accepted Out of 12,376

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Duquesne University was 87.5% (10,828 admissions from 12,376 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 84.3%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 17.7%, while admissions grew by 22.3%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Duquesne University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

28%

Submission Percentage (2022)

399

Scores Submitted (2022)

28% of enrolled first-time students at Duquesne University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Duquesne University had a total enrollment of 8,107 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Duquesne University is 7,742 students and the part-time enrollment is 365. This means that 95.5% of students enrolled at Duquesne University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Duquesne University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 76.6% White, 5.42% Black or African American, 4.47% Hispanic or Latino, 3.4% Asian, 3.24% Two or More Races, 0.0987% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0617% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Duquesne University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.2%), followed by White Male (28.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.79%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.6%), followed by White Male (24.2%) and Black or African American Female (3.48%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

95.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Duquesne University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,107 students. The full-time enrollment at Duquesne University is 7,742 and the part-time enrollment is 365. This means that 95.5% of students enrolled at Duquesne University are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Duquesne University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

84%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Duquesne University was 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Duquesne University had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Duquesne University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
6,210 enrolled students
Black or African American
439 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
362 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Duquesne University is 76.6% White, 5.42% Black or African American, 4.47% Hispanic or Latino, 3.4% Asian, 3.24% Two or More Races, 0.0987% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0617% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 47.5% White, 15.5% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.58% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 69 students (0.851%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 902 more women than men received degrees from Duquesne University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Duquesne University is white (2,192 degrees awarded). There were 18.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (116 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Duquesne University is Nursing School (257 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (109 degrees) and General Marketing & Marketing Management (99 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Duquesne University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (130 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (25 degrees), and Health (1,022 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Duquesne University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,617,020 people), Registered nurses (1,442,729 people), Secondary school teachers (490,393 people), Education administrators (282,662 people), and Special education teachers (195,563 people).

The most specialized majors at Duquesne University in 2022 are Legal (130 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (25 degrees), Health (1,022 degrees), History (30 degrees), and Education (279 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Duquesne University are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Duquesne University are Legal (130 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (25 degrees), Health (1,022 degrees), History (30 degrees), and Education (279 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Duquesne University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,958,735 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,607,449 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (413,176 people), Outpatient care centers (286,766 people), and Offices of physicians (235,038 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Duquesne University.

Most Common (2022)

Nursing School
257 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
109 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
99 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Duquesne University was Nursing School with 257 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Duquesne University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

931

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

1,833

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 931 degrees were awarded to men at Duquesne University, which is 0.508 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,833).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Duquesne University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 59 degrees were awarded to men at Duquesne University in Law, which is 0.843 times less than the 70 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 233 degrees were awarded to men at Duquesne University in Nursing School, which is 6.85 times more than the 34 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

69%

100% Completion Time

77%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 69% of students graduating from Duquesne University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 77% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 78% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Duquesne University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.48% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
2,192 degrees awarded
Black or African American
116 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
107 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Duquesne University is white (2,192 degrees awarded). There were 18.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (116 degrees).

0.326% of degree recipients (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
1,479 degrees awarded
White Male
713 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
71 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Duquesne University is white female (1,479 degrees awarded). There were 2.07 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (713 degrees).

Operations

Duquesne University has an endowment valued at nearly $565M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −59.2M (−10.5%) compared to the 1.13% average return (4.2M on 373M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2022, Duquesne University had a total salary expenditure of 289M. Duquesne University employs 194 Associate professors, 145 Assistant professors and 84 Professors. Most academics at Duquesne University are Female Associate professor (103), Female Assistant professor (97), and Male Associate professor (91).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Duquesne University are: Business and Financial Operations, with 287 employees, Service, with 174 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 155 employees.

Endowment

$565M

2022 Endowment

9.97%

decline from 2021

This line chart shows how the endowment at Duquesne University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$15.2M - Federal
$1.95M - State
$716k - Local

As of 2022, Duquesne University received $15.2M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.95M from state grants and contracts, and $716k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$126M

2022 Salaries

3.21%

decline from 2021

In 2022, Duquesne University paid a median of $126M in salaries, which represents 43.5% of their overall expenditure ($289M) and a 3.21% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.445% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 0.238% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$42M

Instructional Salaries

448

Number of Employees

In 2022, Duquesne University paid a total of $42M to 448 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $73.7M (30%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

194 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

287 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Duquesne University were Associate professor with 194 employees, Assistant professor with 145 employees, and Professor with 84 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Duquesne University were Business and Financial Operations with 287 employees, Service with 174 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 155 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Duquesne University was Female Associate professor with 103 employees, Female Assistant professor with 97 employees, and Male Associate professor with 91 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Duquesne University.

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