Duquesne University: what international applicants need

What are Duquesne University's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Duquesne University has 2 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Action on November 15, 2026 and Regular Decision on January 15, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Duquesne University's acceptance rate?

83.6% for students who started in fall 2024: Duquesne University admitted 10,773 of its 12,893 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Duquesne University require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

It depends. Duquesne University requires SAT or ACT scores from some applicants or programs only for 2026–27, and its testing page says which.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (November 15, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (January 15, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Duquesne University?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 580–670 in Math and 600–670 in Reading and Writing (20% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 26–32.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Duquesne University's application fee for international students?

Duquesne University charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Duquesne University accept?

Duquesne University doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Duquesne University require?

Duquesne University doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Duquesne University require the Common App personal essay?

No. Duquesne University doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does Duquesne University have?

168 of Duquesne University's 5,371 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 3.1%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Duquesne University cost for international students?

Duquesne University's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $48,986, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $16,374. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $70,847 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source

Does Duquesne University give financial aid to international students?

Yes. In 2025-26, Duquesne University gave institutional scholarships or grants to 137 international undergraduates.

• Number of international students aided: the university's Common Data Set 2025-26 Source