In general, Duquesne University is a somewhat selective school. Approximately 12,900 applications are received by the school every year. The acceptance rate tends to be around 84 percent which is equal about 10,800 students who were successful in the admission process of the school. But, when the year begins, only about 1,440 or 13% of the students who received the letter of acceptance from Duquesne University decide to register. The ratio of the students who applied is 38% and 61% for males and females respectively. However, of the first-year students enrolled, 63% were typically women and 36% were men. Duquesne University’s undergraduate application fee is $0. Prospective students are asked to submit their ACT or SAT scores to Duquesne University when applying. Most often, an ACT score of 24 - 30 or a 1,180 - 1,360 SAT score is the range that students have greater chances to be accepted. This institution also allows submissions of Advanced Placement (AP) credits and Credit for life experiences.

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Student ACT Scores

25th %
75th %



Student SAT Scores

25th %
75th %



First-Year Admission Statistics

Application, Acceptance, Enrollment Statistics from the 2025 Admissions Cycle. Test scores last reported in 2024
Applications
12,893
Male 4,937
Female 7,943

 

Acceptance
10,773
Male 4,066
Female 6,699

 

Enrollment Total
1,439
Male 532
Female 907


Acceptance Rate
83.6%
Male
82.4%
Female
84.3%

 

Yield
13.4%
Male
13.1%
Female
13.5%


Application Fees and Other Information

Application Fees

Undergraduate

$0


Graduate

$0



Credit from AP or Pre-college classes

  • Advanced Placement (AP) credits
  • Credit for life experiences


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