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87.5%Acceptance
$47,146Tuition
5,216Students
76%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$74,742Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Roman Catholic

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$47,146
Out-of-State Tuition
$47,146
Average Net Price
$34,978
Students Receiving Financial Aid
18.1%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$15,620
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$13,324
Books & Supplies
$1,440
Total Cost of Attendance
$64,206
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,244
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$278/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
82.2%
Students Taking Federal Loans
57.5%
Pell Grant Recipients
18.1%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $25,943
$30,001 – $48,000 $27,610
$48,001 – $75,000 $31,920
$75,001 – $110,000 $35,852
$110,001+ $38,975

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Cost Overview

Most families pay around $35,000 annually after financial aid, despite the $47,146 sticker price. Low-income students (under $30K) pay just $25,943 per year, while wealthy families ($110K+) still get some help at $38,975. Over four years, expect to spend $140,000 to $156,000 depending on your family's income. Room and board adds another $15,620 annually.

Graduates typically owe $26,244 in loans, translating to $278 monthly payments. That's manageable given the median starting salary of $55,257, which jumps to $74,742 within a decade. The 82% loan repayment rate suggests most alumni handle their debt well. With 96% employment rates, Duquesne delivers solid job prospects.

Students from lower-income families get the sweetest deal here. The university's Catholic mission shows through generous aid packages that make this Pittsburgh education accessible across economic backgrounds.

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