Admission & test scores

Duquesne University SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 1180–1340 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 27. Duquesne University admits 84% of applicants — largely open. 84% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range1180–1340middle half of admits
ACT midpoint27admitted students
Acceptance rate84%largely open
First-year retention84%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile
1180
Average
1276
75th percentile
1340

A quarter of admitted students scored below 1180 and a quarter above 1340. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 5,350.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

UniversityAvg SATACTAcceptanceIn-state tuition
Allegheny College Meadville, Pennsylvania 1275 26 55% $56,550
University of Portland Portland, Oregon 1277 29 89% $58,100
Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, Illinois 1275 27 39% $57,704
George Mason University Fairfax, Virginia 1274 28 87% $14,220
Butler University Indianapolis, Indiana 1274 28 85% $47,560
Alfred University Alfred, New York 1279 25 74% $41,500

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

Duquesne University admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for Duquesne University?
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1180 and 1340 on the SAT, with an average of 1276. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.
What ACT score does Duquesne University require?
The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 27.
How hard is it to get into Duquesne University?
Duquesne University admits 84% of applicants, which is largely open. Of those who enrol, 84% return for a second year.
Does Duquesne University require SAT or ACT scores?
This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.
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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.