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Duquesne University, a private college in Pittsburgh, was established in October 1878. The college is situated on a 48 acre hilltop campus in Bluff neighborhood in Pittsburgh, and offers degree programs at doctoral, masters and professional levels. The university offers enrollment to over 10,000 graduate and undergraduate students, and has associate campuses in Rome and Harrisburgh.
Duquesne University's sports mascot is the Dukes. Notable alumni include sports personalities Chip Ganassi, Leigh Bodden, Cumberland Posey, Mike James and Chuck Cooper and the famous reporter and writer for ESPN, Terry McGovern.
The campus of Duquesne is in Pittsburgh, PA, which is a large city. Its Roman Catholic nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Duquesne is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.
The range of program offerings available from Duquesne is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The school is known for its programs in music.
Admission at Duquesne is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 510. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 520 and 610.
Duquesne has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007-2008, Duquesne had 10,296 students enrolled (7,990 full-time equivalent).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Duquesne offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Atlantic 10 Conference and Northeast Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Duquesne University
Administration Bldg 600 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
General Phone: (412) 396-6000
http://www.duq.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 461 | business management, accounting, marketing, finance, business and related services, MIS, marketing studies, non-profit management, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 374 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, school counseling, educational admin and supervision, teacher ed, instructional media design, music teaching, special ed, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 290 | liberal arts and humanities, history, English, liberal arts and sciences, political science, sociology, international relations, speech and rhetoric, ... |
| Medicine | 188 | pharmacy, medical preparatory, pharmacy administration, pharmaceutics and drug design, pharmaceutical chemistry, pre-med, industrial pharmacy and cosmetic sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 166 | registered nursing, various nursing, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, mental health nursing, nursing administration |
| Therapy and Counseling | 160 | psychology, physical therapy, child psychology, clinical psychology, community health services, school psychology, music therapy, medical ethids, ... |
| Law | 155 | law, foreign lawyers |
| Science | 113 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics, pharmacology and toxicology, biotechnology, chemistry courses |
| Medical Support and Technology | 108 | physician assistant, speech pathology |
| Religion and Philosophy | 106 | ethics, philosophy, theology, religious education, pastoral counseling, religious music |
| Media | 91 | communication studies, public relations and advertising, journalism, public relations, broadcast journalism |
| Music | 79 | music performance, various music studies, music theory and composition |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 62 | forensic science |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 48 | occupational therapy, athletic trainer, rehabilitation |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 42 | web design, computer and media applications, computer science, webmastering |
| Medical Administration | 32 | health care administration, pharmacy courses |
| Mathematics | 16 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 15 | environmental science |
| Family and Social Work | 8 | public policy analysis |
| Fine Arts | 6 | art history and criticism, fine arts |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Duquesne in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,184 | 79 |
| Master's degree | 865 | 75 |
| First-professional degree | 305 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 109 | 22 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 41 | 19 |
| Post-master's certificate | 17 | 7 |
In 2007-2008, Duquesne had a total enrollment of 10,296 students (7,990 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 53% |
| Graduate | 35% |
| First Professional | 12% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 21% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 77% |
| Ohio | 5% |
| New York | 3% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Duquesne offers campus housing for 3,428 of its 7,990 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,715 | 4,320 | 76% | 1,438 | 33% |
| Men | 2,235 | 1,687 | 75% | 593 | 35% |
| Women | 3,480 | 2,633 | 76% | 845 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 610 |
| SAT Writing | 510 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 93% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 37% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 25,475 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 25,475 |
| Room and board | $ 8,888 |
| Room charge | $ 4,848 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,040 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,150 |
Financial Aid:
Duquesne participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 325800)
Duquesne has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 176 | 77 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 56 | 52 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 40 | 62 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 14 | $124,524 | 4 | $108,901 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 28 | $93,812 | 19 | $82,743 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 20 | $76,606 | 32 | $72,965 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 13 | $63,326 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 64 | $94,239 | 69 | $75,664 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 58 | $109,327 | 11 | $90,905 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 77 | $83,818 | 39 | $77,312 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 57 | $63,679 | 51 | $60,771 |
| Instructor | academic year | 11 | $42,316 | 20 | $51,973 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 5 | $54,470 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 208 | $82,512 | 122 | $67,196 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Northeast Conference |
| Basketball | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Baseball | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Track | Atlantic 10 Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 113 | 122 | 235 |
| Track | 26 | 30 | 56 |
| Basketball | 12 | 10 | 22 |
| Baseball | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 57 | 82 | 139 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Corporate Communications
Business/Managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Information Resources Management/CIO Training
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Investments and Securities
Logistics and Materials Management
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, General
Marketing, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Latin Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Policy Analysis
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Programs for Foreign Lawyers (LLM, MCL)
LIBERAL ARTS
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Latin Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Political Science and Government, General
Public/Applied History and Archival Administration
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Physician Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences (MS, PhD)
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MS, PhD)
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD)
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
Pharmacy Administration/Policy/Regulatory Affairs (MS, PhD)
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Ethics
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Pharmacology and Toxicology
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Bioethics/Medical Ethics
Clinical Psychology
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Developmental and Child Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Music Therapy/Therapist
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Duquesne Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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