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Academics

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Quick Stats

Student-Faculty Ratio 14:1
Full-Time Student Population 9,011
Part-Time Student Population 1,259
Full-Time Instructional Faculty 472
Part-Time Instructional Faculty 511
Total FT Faculty 472
Faculty with Terminal Degree 86%
Average Faculty Salary $75,474
Full-Time Retention Rate 86%
Part-Time Retention Rate 100%
Graduation Rate 74%
Programs/Majors Offered 127
Average Course Load 5 courses
Academic/Career Counseling? Yes
Remedial Services? Yes
Class Sizes
  • Fewer than 20 Students: 50%
  • 20 to 49 Students: 43%
  • 50 or More Students: 7%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

For the most part, students appear satisfied with their academic experience at Duquesne University. Professors make themselves available to the student body, and most will go out of their way to help their students. There are, of course, a few exceptions to this assessment, but they are generally few and far between.

Duquesne offers a satisfactory student-to-professor ratio. This allows upper-level courses to get smaller as they move up in intensity. The academic experience is challenging, but fair. Many new students make the mistake of thinking that the courses here at Duquesne will be a breeze. However, after one or two semesters of hard work, reality begins to set in. Duquesne’s professors are extremely knowledgeable and expect students to put forth a strong effort into attendance and coursework. If a student chooses to do otherwise, he or she may struggle at this university.

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Academics at Duquesne University

rackot

'16

Physical Therapy

4.2
A-

DPT Course

I enjoy this course which is something I decided to do while I was still in middle school. The college is smaller than some of the large colleges in the country, and I like this since it improves the student teacher ratio in favor of the students. The professors are knowledgeable and eager to help the students to achieve their best.

Aug 12, 2011

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Academics at Duquesne University

battagliab

'11

Corporate Communications

5.0
A+

Career Assistance

Duquesne University offers a number of services focused on internship and career advancement. Some of the opportunities include on and off campus internship/job fairs; resume, coverletter, and other career related assistance offered by career services, online internship/job board for all majors. Certain departments, such as the Communication Deptartment, also offer additional assistance related to career/job placement specific to their majors.

Aug 10, 2011

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smithj3

'13

Physician Assistant

3.8
B+

Hard Work

It is very difficult to be a PA major, the teachers except you to learn a lot in a short amount of time. The teachers are very helpful but the program is very strict.

Jul 25, 2011

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Facts

Instructional Programs Occupational: No
Academic: Yes
Continuing Professional: No
Recreational/Avocational: No
Adult Basic Remedial: No
Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes
Dual Credit: Yes
Life Experience Credits: Yes
AP Test Score Requirements Possible credit for scores of 4 and 5
IB Test Score Requirements Credit given for scores of 5, 6, and 7
Undergraduate Schools/Divisions
  • AJ Palumbo School of Business
  • Bayer School of Natural & Environmental Sciences
  • McAnulty School of Liberal Arts
  • Mylan School of Pharmacy
  • Rangos School of Health Sciences
  • School of Education
  • School of Music
  • School of Nursing
Degrees Awarded
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Doctorate - Professional practice
  • Doctorate - Research/scholarship
  • Master's degree
  • Other
  • Post-bachelor's certificate
  • Post-master's certificate
Most Popular Majors
  • Law: 4%
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 2%
  • Pharmacy Studies: 3%
  • Registered Nursing (RN): 2%
Special Study Options
  • Distance learning opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
  • Weekend/evening college
Best Places to Study
  • Academic Walk
  • Any of the lawns (weather permitting)
  • Gumberg Library
  • Java City
  • Starbucks Power Center
  • Starbucks Union
  • Union Study Lounge

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Name: Lauren A. Hensley (pictured) and Kalifa-Afia Augustus

Hometown: Nazareth, PA (Lauren) and Petit Valley, Trinidad (Kalifa)

Major: Journalism (Lauren) and Spanish/Journalism (Kalifa)

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