Duquesne's hilltop campus is located on 48 acres overlooking downtown Pittsburgh. Known as the "Bluff," the campus was once a residential neighborhood of row houses and cobblestone streets. Now a thriving academic setting, our Bluff remains a close-knit community.

U.S. News & World Report’s 2009 ranking of America’s Best Colleges placed Duquesne University in the top tier of more than 1,400 colleges surveyed. The annual report evaluates universities on the basis of 15 different qualities, including peer assessment, graduation and retention, class size, student/faculty ratio, selectivity, SAT/ACT scores, freshman retention, alumni giving, financial resources and other categories.

Campus
Quiet and secure, Duquesne’s campus of green lawns and tree-lined walkways surround student housing, academic buildings and recreation facilities. We are committed to sustainable practices in our operations and responsible stewardship of the environment and natural resources.

Mind, Heart and Spirit
At Duquesne, students learn with mind, heart and spirit, and build career goals on a strong moral foundation. Community outreach and volunteering are fundamental to a Duquesne education.

Founded by members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (the Spiritans), our mission is to serve God by serving students from all backgrounds. Here, all religious traditions are honored and supported in an environment of learning, giving and joy.

Discover the Mission and Identity of Duquesne University, the board of directors, executive office, and president, or learn about our history.

Duquesne University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000).

See Duquesne Today
Visit our beautiful campus and meet with University representatives in person. Contact the Office of Admissions at 412-396-6222, 800-456-0590 or admissions@duq.edu anytime you have questions or to schedule a visit.