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Best Things

  1. Class sizes are small, despite the size of student body
  2. Location of campus
  3. Quality of education
  4. Easy access to public transportation
  5. Friendly atmosphere
  6. Campus up-keep
  7. Large number of extracurricular activities
  8. Good job placement
  9. Safety
  10. The food

Happy Students

83% of students return after their first year.

Proven Success

77% of students will complete their education and graduate with a degree.

Knowledgeable Professors

87% of students surveyed rated the general knowledge of professors as above average.

Low-Stress Course Load

68% of students surveyed rated the manageability of work as above average.

Big Dorms

62% of students surveyed felt that dorms were more spacious than average.

Great Local Atmosphere

80% of students surveyed said that there is always something fun and interesting going on near campus.

Safe Campus

54% of students surveyed said that they feel extremely safe and secure on campus.

Help Finding a Job or Internship

52% of students surveyed said that the career center is very helpful and provides services to students beyond help landing a job.

Personal Attention

You can expect personal attention with 50% of classes having less than 20 students.

Help to Succeed

The school has academic and career counseling available to help you when you need it.

Get AP Credit

If you took AP classes in high school, you might be able to get college credit for them.

Work Part-Time During School

Employment services are available for students.

Help Getting Hired

Placement services are available to graduates.

Top Rankings and Student Raves About Them

Guys & Girls at Duquesne University

gormank

Health Care '13

4.6
A

Girls Are Hot!

It's rumored the girls on Duquesne's campus are ranked #3 on PlayBoy's Hottest campuses... and most people would agree. The guys aren't bad themselves, but we have a very attractive class of girls.

Mar 10, 2010

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Nightlife at Duquesne University

robertodesena

Biological Sciences '13

3.8
B+

DU

Duquesne nightlife is pretty funs. If you're old enough their are areas around here or on the southside that are literally lined with bars up and down the street. Their are also plenty of parties on and off campus that you can get to on the schools provided Loopbus.

Apr 13, 2010

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Local Atmosphere at Duquesne University

goodm

Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences '15

3.8
B+

The Arts

If you're a fan of the arts, Pittsburgh is the place to be. There are tons of museums, a highly ranked symphony, and theaters all over, not to mention a growing film industry. This is where Hollywood now comes to make films.

Apr 24, 2011

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