Duquesne University
Duquesne University is a private university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was established in 1878 as the Pittsburgh Catholic College of the Holy Ghost. The first school year, just 40 students enrolled. The university now has an annual enrollment that exceeds 10,000 students. The main campus has grown over the years and now encompasses more than 49 acres in the Uptown neighborhood of Pittsburgh. The campus includes 31 buildings, and several of the buildings feature Victorian Gothic architecture. Duquesne University offers many different undergraduate and graduate degree programs through its nine schools and colleges, including the Duquesne School of Nursing.
The School of Nursing was established in 1935. Students may enroll in traditional BSN, RN to BSN, accelerated BSN, MSN, DNP, and Ph.D. nursing programs. These options are accredited by the CCNE. The nursing school was also the first in the nation to offer a Ph.D. program online. The RN to BSN program is also offered online. The traditional BSN program is designed to be completed in four years. The accelerated program is for students who already have a bachelor’s degree in a separate field and includes two pathways. These options include a 12-month program and a 16-month program. The BSN programs include clinical practice at local healthcare clinics and hospitals.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge City |
Number of Students9,190 |
Student to Faculty Ratio13:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate86% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Master's degree | 0 | 20 |
Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
Bachelor's degree | 29 | 234 |
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 1 | 8 |
Doctor's degree - professional practice | 1 | 13 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 07/01/1935 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/20/2002 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/20/2002 - Current |
Admission
72%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 1120 to 1270 |
ACT | 24 to 29 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Considered but not required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $50 |
Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $1,206/credit | |
In State Students | $1,206/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,206/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $1,259/credit | |
In State Students | $1,259/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,259/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $54,270 | $54,270 | $54,270 |
ADN | 70 | $84,420 | $84,420 | $84,420 |
BSN | 125 | $150,750 | $150,750 | $150,750 |
FNP | 50 | $62,950 | $62,950 | $62,950 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Duquesne University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 20% | $4,180 |
Other Federal Grant | 19% | $436 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 26% | $3,595 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 99% | $17,787 |
Federal Student Loans | 74% | $5,668 |
Private Loans | 17% | $16,892 |
$30,540
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$21,838 |
$30,001 to $48,000$23,919 |
$48,001 to $75,000$26,218 |
$75,001 to $110,000$29,437 |
Over $110,000$32,172 |
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Student Population
5,942
Undergrads
3,248
Graduates
5,788
Women
3,402
Men
95%
Full-time
5%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
79% |
Non-resident alien |
6% |
Black/African American |
5% |
Hispanic |
3% |
Asian |
3% |
Two or more races |
2% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Pennsylvania state board of nursing.