Duquesne University

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A private institution located in Pittsburgh, Duquesne represents the only Spiritan-based university in the U.S. Duquesne's online campus focuses primarily on graduate programs, including a doctor of pharmacy, doctor of philosophy in nursing, and a master of science in leadership. Duquesne's two online undergraduate programs include a bachelor's in computer systems technology and a bachelor's in organizational leadership. Online programs use the same tuition rates as on-campus programs. Admission requirements vary from program to program. However, applicants can expect to submit transcripts and letters of recommendation. Additionally, graduate applicants may need to provide a resume, while undergraduate applicants must submit an essay. Online nursing applicants must reside in specific states.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

31% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

96% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

92% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores:	Required	High school transcript:	Required
High school rank:	Recommended	Letter of recommendation:	Required
High school GPA:	Required	Open admission:	No
Completion of college prep program:	Required	Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment: Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes

Credit for qualified life experience*:

ⓘ *This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

Learning Environment

11k

Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

95%

Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

11:1

Student to faculty ratio

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	✔	✕	✕
2	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies	✔	✕	✕
3	Biological And Biomedical Sciences	✔	✔	✕
4	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	✔	✔	✕
5	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs	✔	✔	✕
6	Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	✔	✕	✕
7	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	✔	✔	✕
8	Education	✔	✔	✕
9	Engineering	✔	✔	✔
10	English Language And Literature/Letters	✔	✔	✕
11	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	✔	✔	✕
12	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	✔	✔	✔
13	Health Professions And Related Programs	✔	✔	✔
14	History	✔	✔	✕
15	History	✔	✔	✕
16	Legal Professions And Studies	✕	✔	✔
17	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	✔	✔	✕
18	Mathematics And Statistics	✔	✔	✕
19	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	✔	✕	✕
20	Natural Resources And Conservation	✔	✔	✕
21	Philosophy And Religious Studies	✔	✔	✔
22	Physical Sciences	✔	✔	✕
23	Psychology	✔	✔	✕
24	Public Administration And Social Service Professions	✔	✔	✕
25	Social Sciences	✔	✔	✕
26	Theology And Religious Vocations	✔	✔	✕
27	Visual And Performing Arts	✔	✔	✕