Duquesne University Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
5,832

Full + Part time Students
1:14

Faculty to Student Ratio
3%

Transfer Student Ratio
$22.2K

Avg. Financial Aid

Duquesne is the largest and most comprehensive Catholic university in Pennsylvania, and the only Spiritan institution of higher education in the world. We are consistently ranked among America's top Catholic universities for our award-winning faculty academic excellence. A coeducational university on a self-contained campus with dramatic views of Pittsburgh's skyline and rivers, the university has students representing nearly every state in the union and 80 nations. Duquesne has a 14:1 student/faculty ratio. We offer undergraduate and graduate degree programs in natural and environmental sciences, leadership, business, nursing, health sciences, pharmacy, law, education, music, and the liberal arts.

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Overview

Total Faculty	479
Full-Time Undergraduate	5,650
Part-Time Undergraduate	182
Application Acceptance Rate	75%
Transfer Students	166
Programs	205 Programs
Courses	6,359 Courses
Equivalencies	4,415 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$30,034
Out-of-State Tuition	$30,034
Books and Supplies	$1,000
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	69%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$7,179
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	94%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$15,014

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Academic scholarships are awarded to transfer students (not second degree candidates) during the admissions process. Awards are based on the student’s high school and college performance.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

College of Liberal Arts - Fall/Spring	July 1/December 1
School of Business Administration - Fall/Spring	July 1/December 1
School of Music - Fall/Spring	July 1/December 1
School of Education - Fall	March 15
School of Nursing - Fall/Spring	December 1/Space Available Basis
School of Health Sciences - Fall/Spring	July 1/December 1
SHS Physical Therapy - Fall/Spring	May 1/December 1
School of Pharmacy - Fall (only)	December 1
School of Sciences - Fall/Spring	July 1/December 1

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

Duquesne's minimum GPA requirement varies by department.
Official Transcripts:

Duquesne requires the submission of all secondary and postsecondary school transcripts.
SAT Scores:

SAT and/or ACT scores should be sent directly from the testing board or as part of your official high school transcript.
Letters of Recommendation:

Duquesne requires one letter of recommendation from an academic source. A recommendation form is included in the application.
Essay:

A 300 word minimum personal essay is required. Essays for Health Science transfer and Nursing Second Degree are also required.
Application Fee:

There is a $50 nonrefundable application fee.
Interview:

Interviews, in most cases, are not required, but are always recommended and welcomed. The School of Nursing does require interviews with their prospective transfer students.
Other Requirements:

All transfer students must also complete the DU Transfer Form, which can be found on the Admission's page. An audition is required to be considered for the School of Music.
Apply Here:

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Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

Students transferring from a regionally accredited institution must present academic records which show an overall average of C+ (2.5 on a 4.0 quality point system).
Credits (Min/Max):

The College of Liberal Arts awards 60 semester hours of credit to accepted transfer applicants who have an associate’s degree in Arts from a regionally accredited two-year institution.
Transfer Policy Document:

Duquesne Transfer Brochure.pdf