Duquesne University Acceptance Rate
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 14,112
- Admitted
- 11,128
- Yield
- 13.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Duquesne University's acceptance rate has risen from 73.1% in 2014–15 to 78.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 6,534 to 14,112 (+116%) over that period.
Its 78.9% rate makes Duquesne University more selective than about 44% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 55%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (80.5% for women vs 76.1% for men, a 4.4-point gap). Duquesne University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 13.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 6,534 | 4,774 | 73.1% | 1,343 |
| 2015–16 | 7,354 | 5,562 | 75.6% | 1,435 |
| 2016–17 | 7,655 | 5,660 | 73.9% | 1,556 |
| 2017–18 | 7,336 | 5,260 | 71.7% | 1,562 |
| 2018–19 | 7,505 | 5,392 | 71.8% | 1,512 |
| 2019–20 | 7,231 | 5,375 | 74.3% | 1,302 |
| 2020–21 | 8,335 | 6,434 | 77.2% | 1,195 |
| 2021–22 | 10,512 | 8,857 | 84.3% | 1,233 |
| 2022–23 | 12,376 | 10,828 | 87.5% | 1,441 |
| 2023–24 | 14,112 | 11,128 | 78.9% | 1,477 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 8,808 | 7,094 | 80.5% |
| Men | 5,288 | 4,026 | 76.1% |
| Unknown | 16 | 8 | 50% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 590–680 | 25% |
| SAT Math | 570–670 | |
| ACT Composite | 26–31 | 5% |
How Duquesne University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Duquesne University's acceptance rate?
Duquesne University's acceptance rate is 78.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (11,128 admitted of 14,112 applicants).
Is Duquesne University test optional?
Duquesne University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Duquesne University?
Duquesne University received 14,112 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 11,128.
What SAT score do you need for Duquesne University?
Admitted students at Duquesne University typically scored 590–680 on SAT Reading/Writing and 570–670 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Duquesne University getting harder to get into?
Duquesne University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 73.1% in 2014–15 to 78.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.duq.edu/.