Financial Responsibility Agreement

When a student formally registers for classes at Duquesne University, either by submitting proper registration forms to their advisor or by registering online, the student agrees to the financial obligation terms in the Financial Responsibility Agreement.

Full-time rates apply to a fall and spring semester course load of 12-18 credits per term, except Doctor of Pharmacy students in years 3 through 6. Per-credit charges apply in semester course loads under 12 credits, which is considered part-time. Course levels greater than 18 credits are charged the full-time rate plus a per credit charge for each credit in excess of 18. The University reserves the right to change tuition and fee charges if circumstances require such action.

Tuition Fees 2025-2026

Undergraduate Programs Two Semesters (Fall/Spring)
Biomedical Engineering, Business, Education, BS Health Administration, BS Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, Nursing, BS Pharmaceutical Sciences, Public Health (BA/BS), Science and Engineering and Spiritan Division $51,068
Health Sciences Professional Programs $58,658
Pre-Professional Pharmacy (Years 1-2) $53,666
Doctor of Pharmacy- On Campus and Online (Years 3-6) $1,995 per credit 
Music $56,820

Nursing: Second Degree

Program FALL Spring Summer Fall - Year 2
1 Year track

$21,980 
$1,895 - tech fee

 $21,980 
$1,895 - tech fee		 $21,980  N/A
16 month track $16,487 
$1,895 - tech fee		 $16,487 
$1,895 - tech fee		 $16,487  $16,487 
$165 - tech fee

16 month track - option 2
(declared before start of spring term) 

 $21,980 
$1,895 - tech fee		 $16,487 
$1,895 - tech fee		 $16,487  $16,487 
$165 - tech fee


Mandatory Fee 

This fee is charged to all undergraduate students in their first term. It supports the costs of the Freshman Orientation Program, as well as various activities for new students and costs associated with establishing student records.

Fee
New Student Fee (one-time fee) $316

Specific Program Fees


Full and part-time undergraduate and graduate students may be billed fees associated with your
specific program of study. These fees can be charged each semester and posted to the student account when tuition is calculated. The purpose and use of the fees are described below.

Fees
Pharmacy Student Activities Fee Years 3-6
(per semester)		 $289
Nursing Technology Fee: Freshman (fall only) $230
Nursing Technology Fee: Sophomore (fall only) $1,620
Nursing Tech Fee: Junior (fall only) $1,155
Nursing Tech Fee: Senior (fall only) $1,170
BME/BSN Year 4 (fall only) $2,030
BME/BSN Year 5 (fall only) $1,845
Second-Degree Nursing - 1 year program 
Technology Fees (fall & spring terms)		 $1,895
Second Degree Nursing - 16 month track
Technology Fees (final fall term)		 $1,895 (fall & spring)
$165 (final fall term)
Decelerated Second Degree Nursing - 16 month track
Technology Fees		 $1,895 (fall & spring)
$165 (final fall term)

Tuition Remission Fees

Fees
Tuition Remission/Tuition Exchange Fee 
full time students - per semester (excluding Law Students)		 $2,007
Tuition Remission/Tuition Exchange Fee
grad and part time undergrad students 
per credit (excluding Law Students)		 $157

Summer Tuition

Summer tuition is calculated on a per credit basis. See the Per Credit Rate column in the Tuition and Fees section for the rate that applies to the school in which you are enrolled.

Auditing a Course

The cost for auditing a course is the same as the per credit cost of a course.

Updated March 21, 2025

Fee Descriptions

The purpose and use of these fees, which are charged to all Undergraduate nursing students each fall term, is to support the costs of electronic books, testing software, portfolio/clinical evaluation and exam software, lab supplies, lockdown browser/proctoring for remote exams, and NCLEX Prep review course.   
The purpose and use of this fee, which is charged to all pharmacy students each term of enrollment, is to support the payment of expenses accrued over all four years of the professional phase of the program, such as professional liability insurance, criminal background checks, white coats, and various software programs.
The purpose and use of this fee, which is charged to all students receiving tuition remission or tuition exchange each term of enrollment, is to partially support the total cost to educate and provide support to students. 
The purpose and use of this fee, which is charged to all students receiving tuition remission or tuition exchange each term of enrollment, is to partially support the total cost to educate and provide support to students.