Catholic university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
According to Wikipedia, Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit is a private research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 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 the only Spiritan institution of higher education in the world. It is named for an 18th-century governor of New France, Michel-Ange Duquesne de Menneville.
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8,335 | 77% | 79% | 1215 | 25 |
| Tuition (in-state) |
|---|
| $43,526 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $21,862 |
| 30K - 48K | $22,713 |
| 48K - 75K | $26,888 |
| 75K - 110K | $29,768 |
| 110K+ | $33,167 |
If you graduate from Duquesne University, then you can expect to earn an average of $68,200 per year. You also have a 94% chance of being employed after 10 years.
Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 7,880 | 6,322 | 1,558 |
Duquesne University is located at Administration Bldg 600 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15282
Pittsburgh has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.
Duquesne University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
Duquesne University's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Religious Studies, Criminal Justice, and Psychology. Here are some of Duquesne University's most famous alumni:
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