Overview
Duquesne is a highly rated private, Catholic university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is a mid-size institution. Admissions is somewhat competitive. Popular majors include Nursing Science, Education, and Practice, Biology, and Marketing.
Medium
City
Private
5,071
undergraduates
- Acceptance Rate
-
84%
- Graduation Rate
-
80%
- Average Annual Cost
-
$51,678
- Average Net Price
-
$29,622
- Salary After Graduation
-
$52,000
- Athletics Website
- GoDuquesne.com
- In-state Tuition
- $43,526
- Out-of-state Tuition
- $43,526
- GPA Average
- 3.7
- SAT Average
- 1225
- ACT Average
- 27
Virtual Tour
Admissions
Acceptance Rate:
84%
Average GPA:
3.7
SAT
SAT Average: 1225
SAT Range: 1140
- 1310
Math:
560
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650
Reading & Writing:
580
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660
ACT
Average: 27
Range: 24 - 29
Information
Academics
Freshman Retention
84%
4yr Graduation
68%
6yr Graduation
80%
560 -
650
SAT Math
580 -
660
SAT Reading and Writing
24 -
29
ACT Composite
- Student Body:
- Predominantly bachelor's-degree granting Highest degree degree awarded: Graduate degree
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Accounting and Related Services.Bachelors Degree
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Business Administration, Management and Operations.Bachelors Degree
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Business/Commerce, General.Bachelors Degree
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Business/Corporate Communications.Bachelors Degree
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Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.Bachelors Degree
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Business/Managerial Economics.Bachelors Degree
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Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.Bachelors Degree
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Finance and Financial Management Services.Bachelors Degree
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International Business.Bachelors Degree
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Management Information Systems and Services.Bachelors Degree
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Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.Bachelors Degree
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Marketing.Bachelors Degree
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Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Bachelors Degree
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Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.Bachelors Degree
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Health and Medical Administrative Services.Bachelors Degree
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Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.Bachelors Degree
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Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.Bachelors Degree
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Bachelors Degree
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Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.Bachelors Degree
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Area Studies.Bachelors Degree
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Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.Bachelors Degree
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Behavioral Sciences.Bachelors Degree
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Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.Bachelors Degree
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Biology, General.Bachelors Degree
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Microbiological Sciences and Immunology.Bachelors Degree
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Biomedical/Medical Engineering.Bachelors Degree
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Engineering, General.Bachelors Degree
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Chemistry.Bachelors Degree
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Physics.Bachelors Degree
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Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Bachelors Degree
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Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.Bachelors Degree
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Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Bachelors Degree
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Communication and Media Studies.Bachelors Degree
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Journalism.Bachelors Degree
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Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.Bachelors Degree
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Computer and Information Sciences, General.Bachelors Degree
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Computer Science.Bachelors Degree
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Computer Software and Media Applications.Bachelors Degree
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Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.Bachelors Degree
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Fine and Studio Arts.Bachelors Degree
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Music.Bachelors Degree
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Economics.Bachelors Degree
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International Relations and National Security Studies.Bachelors Degree
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Political Science and Government.Bachelors Degree
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Sociology.Bachelors Degree
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Education, General.Bachelors Degree
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Bachelors Degree
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Bachelors Degree
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English Language and Literature, General.Bachelors Degree
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Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.Bachelors Degree
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History.Bachelors Degree
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Bachelors Degree
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Mathematics.Bachelors Degree
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Natural Resources Conservation and Research.Bachelors Degree
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Philosophy.Bachelors Degree
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Psychology, General.Bachelors Degree
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Public Policy Analysis.Bachelors Degree
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Theological and Ministerial Studies.Bachelors Degree
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Accounting and Related Services.Master's Degree
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Business Administration, Management and Operations.Master's Degree
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Business/Corporate Communications.Master's Degree
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Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.Master's Degree
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Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Master's Degree
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Bioethics/Medical Ethics.Master's Degree
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Bioethics/Medical Ethics.Doctoral Degree
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Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.Master's Degree
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Health and Medical Administrative Services.Master's Degree
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Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.Master's Degree
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Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.First Professional Degree
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Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.Doctoral Degree
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Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.Master's Degree
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.First Professional Degree
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Master's Degree
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Doctoral Degree
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.Master's Degree
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Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.First Professional Degree
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Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.Doctoral Degree
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Biology, General.Doctoral Degree
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Biology, General.Master's Degree
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Biotechnology.Master's Degree
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Pharmacology and Toxicology.Master's Degree
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Pharmacology and Toxicology.Doctoral Degree
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Chemistry.Master's Degree
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Chemistry.Doctoral Degree
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Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.First Professional Degree
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Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.Doctoral Degree
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Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Psychology, General.Master's Degree
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Research and Experimental Psychology.Master's Degree
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Communication and Media Studies.Master's Degree
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Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.Master's Degree
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Computer and Information Sciences, General.Master's Degree
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Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.Master's Degree
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Computer Software and Media Applications.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Computer Software and Media Applications.Master's Degree
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Criminal Justice and Corrections.Master's Degree
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Security Science and Technology.Master's Degree
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Curriculum and Instruction.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Educational Administration and Supervision.Master's Degree
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Educational Administration and Supervision.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Educational Administration and Supervision.Doctoral Degree
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Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research.Master's Degree
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Educational/Instructional Media Design.Master's Degree
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Educational/Instructional Media Design.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Educational/Instructional Media Design.Doctoral Degree
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Special Education and Teaching.Master's Degree
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Special Education and Teaching.Doctoral Degree
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Student Counseling and Personnel Services.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Student Counseling and Personnel Services.Doctoral Degree
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Student Counseling and Personnel Services.Master's Degree
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Master's Degree
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Master's Degree
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Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language.Post-baccalaureate Certificate
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Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language.Master's Degree
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Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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English Language and Literature, General.Master's Degree
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English Language and Literature, General.Doctoral Degree
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Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.Doctoral Degree
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Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Health and Physical Education/Fitness.Master's Degree
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History.Master's Degree
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Law.First Professional Degree
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Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies.Master's Degree
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Master's Degree
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Mathematics and Computer Science.Master's Degree
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Music.Master's Degree
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Music.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Music.Post-baccalaureate Certificate
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Natural Resources Conservation and Research.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Natural Resources Conservation and Research.Master's Degree
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Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries.Master's Degree
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Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Religious Education.Master's Degree
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Religious/Sacred Music.Master's Degree
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Theological and Ministerial Studies.Doctoral Degree
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Theological and Ministerial Studies.Master's Degree
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Philosophy.Doctoral Degree
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Philosophy.Master's Degree
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Public Policy Analysis.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Public Policy Analysis.Master's Degree
Degrees and Courses of Study
58 Bachelors Programs
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
ENGINEERING
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
SOCIAL SCIENCES
EDUCATION
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
HISTORY
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
PSYCHOLOGY
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS
87 Other Programs
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
PSYCHOLOGY
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
EDUCATION
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES
PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
HISTORY
LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION
THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
Financial
$43,526
In-state Tuition
$43,526
Out-of-state Tuition
- Average Cost of Attendance
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$51,678
- Average Net Price
-
$29,622
- Percentage of Undergraduates Receiving Federal Student Loans:
- 58%
- The Median Debt For Students Who Have Completed:
- $27,000
- The Median Debt For Students Who Have Not Completed:
- $7,500
- The Median Debt For Dependent Students:
- $24,250
- The Median Debt For Independent Students:
- $12,500
- The Median Debt For Female Students:
- $23,750
- The Median Debt For Male Students:
- $22,750
- Median Debt For Students With Family Income $0 - $30,000:
- $15,000
- Median Debt For Students With Family Income $30,001 - $75,000:
- $24,000
- The Median Debt For Students With Family Income Greater than $75,000:
- $25,000
Debt
Household Income
Median Household Income:
$61,274
Athletics
- Division
- NCAA I
- Conference
-
A-10
- Athletics Website
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Student Life
Total Undergraduate Enrollment:
5,071
- Number Of Graduate Students
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3,261
- Male/Female Undergraduate Ratio
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1:1
- Religious Affiliation
- Carnegie Classification Undergraduate Profile
- Four-year, full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
- Share Of Und Deg Cert Seeking Part Time
- 2%
- Proportion Of Faculty That Is Full Time
- 51%
- Percentage Of Undergraduates Aged 25 And Above
- 4%
- Percentage First Generation Students
- 17%
- Percent Of Students Over 23 At Entry
- 12%
- Share Of Female Students
- 64%
- Share Of Married Students
- 1%
- Share Of Dependent Students
- 91%
- Share Of Veteran Students
- 0%
- Share Of First Generation Students
- 17%
- Number Of Non Degree Seeking Undergraduate Students
- 5
- Baseball
- Equestrian
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Lacrosse
- Roller Hockey
- Rowing
- Rugby
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
Carnegie Classification Size And Setting:
Four-year, medium, highly residential
Student Life
Club Sports
13 Club Sports
Financial
- Public or Private
- Private