One of the nation's top Catholic universities, Duquesne University provides a well-rounded education that will challenge you academically while nourishing your spiritual and ethical development. Founded 140 years ago by the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, Duquesne University is the only Spiritan institution of higher education in the United States. This means we share in the Spiritans' values and are deeply committed to:

• Educational excellence
• Moral and spiritual values
• An ecumenical atmosphere open to diversity
• Service to the Church, the community, the nation, and the world

Top-Notch Academics with a Personal Touch

At Duquesne University, you'll learn from teacher-scholars who provide an excellent classroom experience and also produce some of the most important research in their fields. In fact, The Chronicle of Higher Education ranked us No. 16 among 61 small research universities that were rated according to an index measuring faculty productivity.

You'll benefit from a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio and an academic experience hallmarked by personal attention from an award-winning faculty. In fact, almost half of all classes have 20 or fewer students, which means you'll have plenty of opportunities for direct interaction with your professors. 

The Perfect Fit

How do you know if you'll fit in here at Duquesne? The happiest and most successful Duquesne students are those who want more than a degree. Our students want to expand their academic knowledge and skills while also learning more about themselves and making a difference in the community and the world around us.

We offer 85 undergraduate majors across nine schools and highly respected professional programs with numerous accolades and rankings, including the No. 1 ranked Sustainable Business Practices MBA—which is why we're ready with an education that's everything you need, and more than you imagined.

U.S. News and World Report

• The University is No. 4 in Pennsylvania and No. 51 overall in the Best Value Schools category.
• Duquesne ranked No. 143 among national universities on the 2021 Best Colleges list.
• Ranked among the 2021 Best Graduate School Rankings:
  • School of Pharmacy, No. 43
  • Occupational Therapy program, No. 29
  • Speech-Language Pathology program, No. 55
  • School of Nursing, No. 62
• A number of Duquesne University online programs have been named among the 2020 U.S. News and World Report Best Online Programs, including four programs ranging from the School of Nursing.
• Duquesne climbed 34 spots to No. 113 for Online Bachelor's Programs, making the University among the top five Pennsylvania schools ranked in this category.
• The University moved up 11 spots to No. 68 in the Online Bachelors Programs for Veterans category.
• Duquesne ranked No. 100 in Best Colleges for Veterans category.