Duquesne University

School of Nursing

Duquesne University is a Private not-for-profit institution with a campus in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing. The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania campus for Duquesne University is located in a City setting, see the map below. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 8,107. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12-to-1. In-state tuition and fees were $45,376, while out-of-state tuition and fees were $45,376 for the most recent reporting period.

Nursing Programs

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • Online RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
  • Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  • RN to Master of Science in Nursing (RN to MSN)
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
  • Doctor of Nursing Research or Education (PhD)

Visit the Duquesne University website to learn how to apply for the nursing programs listed above. We also recommend that all nursing students in Pennsylvania periodically review the requirements for a CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license as presented by the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing. Understanding the CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license requirements and duty restrictions for Pennsylvania will help you navigate your education needs and avoid career planning mistakes often made by nursing students.

Tuition Cost And Admissions

Description2023-2024
Student population:8,107
Student-to-faculty ratio:12-to-1
In-state tuition & fees:$45,376
Out-of-state tuition & fees:$45,376
Room and board:$14,744
Percent on financial aid:96%
Campus housing:yes
Percent admitted:87%
SAT Reading Writing range:590-670
SAT Math range:570-660
ACT Composite range:25-31
ACT English range:24-31
ACT Math range:24-29
Religious affiliation:Roman Catholic

Student Profile

Male 36%
Female 64%
Full-Time 95%
Part-Time 5%
Undergraduate 63%
Graduate 37%

Ethnicity of Students


Campus Location

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Map showing the location of Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

  • Address: 600 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15282
  • Phone Number: 412-396-6000

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Last updated: June 26, 2025

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