Duquesne University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $68,200 within 10 years; strong 76% graduation rate.
About This School
Duquesne University is a private nonprofit institution located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with approximately 5,216 undergraduate students enrolled. Duquesne University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 79%. The average net price after financial aid is $34,978 per year. The graduation rate is 76%, and the typical graduate earns $68,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit is a private Catholic research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded by members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, Duquesne first opened as the Pittsburgh Catholic College of the Holy Ghost in October 1878 with an enrollment of 40 students and a faculty of six. In 1911, the college became the first Catholic university-level institution in Pennsylvania. It is named for an 18th-century governor of New France, Michel-Ange Duquesne de Menneville.
Worth considering if you're drawn to a smaller Catholic university in a major city — the 86% freshman retention rate signals that students who enroll tend to stay and feel supported. The $68,200 median earnings at 10 years is solid, and the $23,500 median debt is relatively manageable compared to many private schools. The 79% acceptance rate means this isn't a reach for most applicants, but the $34,978 average net price is still a real cost, so compare your actual aid offer carefully before committing.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,216 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Duquesne University
Administration Bldg 600 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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