Undergraduate Tuition Rates
Duquesne's tuition reflects our legacy of academic excellence, our quality academic programs, faculty and facilities.
Tuition varies by school and program and is adjusted each year.
These rates are for undergraduate, full-time students, for the 2016-17 academic year.
These flat tuition rates apply to a semester course load of 12 to 18 credits, except Doctor of Pharmacy, Traditional Day Pathway, (Years 3-6). See below for per credit tuition rate.
Per credit charges apply in semester course loads under 12 credits, considered part-time. Course levels greater than 18 are charged at the flat rate plus a per credit charge for each credit in excess of 18.
Students may also be charged administrative fees or room and board ,when applicable.
Undergraduate Tuition for 2016-2017 Academic Year
| Undergraduate Programs | Two Semesters |
| Liberal Arts, Education, Business, HMS, Nursing, Natural & Environmental Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Health Science and Pharmacy Special Status, and Spiritan Division | $35,062 |
| Health Sciences | $40,408 |
| Healthcare Supply Chain Pharmacy | $40,408 |
| Music | $42,782 |
| Pre-Pharmacy (years 1-2) | $40,408 |
| Nursing - Second Undergraduate Degree* | $51,785* |
| Doctor of Pharmacy-Traditional Day Pathway (Years 3-6) | $ 1,387 per credit |
*This rate reflects the three (3) semesters of tuiton plus the required technology fee.
Understanding College Costs
Comparing college costs is a complex process. Your actual cost of education depends on the financial aid that you qualify for, the program you attend, whether you live on campus, off campus and how far you commute.
When comparing costs, you should remember that 80 percent of Duquesne students receive some form of financial aid and your final costs may be more affordable than you realize.
Graduate Tuition Rates
Tuition is reviewed and adjusted each year.
These rates are for graduate students, 2016-17 academic year.
In addition to tuition, graduate students may also incur fees for administrative services, room and meals, if applicable.
Graduate Tuition for 2016-2017
| Graduate Programs | Per Credit |
| Liberal Arts, Education, Business, HMS | $1,234 |
| Natural & Environmental Sciences & Nursing | $1,264 |
| Health Sciences (PT, PA, OT, SLP) | $1,302 |
| Doctor of Pharmacy - Weekend Pathway | $1,455 |
| Music | $1,469 |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | $1,486 |
| Law School - Part-Time Day (per credit) | $1,478 |
| Masters in Leadership | $952 |
| MA Communication; MA Corp Comm (online) MA in Rhetoric & Philosophy of Communication | $923 $923 |
| MS Management; MS Sports Business | $900 |
| Graduate Programs Semester Rates | Per Semester |
| MBA Sustainability* - Day | $18,277 |
| Law School - Evening | $15,538 |
| Law School - Day | $20,219 |
*This is a three-semester MBA program with a required summer semester.
For tuition on these academic programs contact Student Accounts:
CCD Program
External Education and Business
MLS Program
AGH MSN and Nurse Practitioner
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Non-Traditional Pharm D
Nursing Discount (Graduate)
Part-time Tuition Rates
Duquesne's tuition reflects our legacy of academic excellence, our quality academic programs, faculty and facilities.
Tuition varies by school and program.
Tuition is reviewed and adjusted each year.
These rates are for undergraduate, part-time students, for the 2016-2017 academic year.
Students attending Duquesne may also incur administrative fees when applicable.
Undergraduate Part-Time Tuition for 2016-2017
| Undergraduate Programs | Per Credit |
| Liberal Arts, Education, Business, Spiritan Division, Natural & Environmental Sciences, Nursing, Biomedical Engineering, Health Science Special Status and Pharmacy Special Status | $1,162 |
| Healthcare Supply Chain Pharmacy | $1,241 |
| Health Sciences | $1,241 |
| Music | $1,367 |
| Doctor of Pharmacy - Traditional Day Pathway (Years 3-6) | $1,387 |
| Pre-Pharmacy | $1,241 |
| Center for Adult Learners; RN to BSN | $846 |
| English as a Second Language (ESL) Full Course | $1,027 |
| (ESL) Half Course | $550 |
| (ESL) Evening Course | $722 |
For tuition on these academic programs contact Student Accounts: ACHI Students; Central Catholic Cooperative Program, and Nursing Discount Undergraduate.
Undergraduate Room and Board Rates
Students at Duquesne live in safety and comfort in our Living Learning Centers.
Freshmen have several housing options, most with three rates: triple, double or single. Sophomores can also choose housing in Des Places. Juniors and seniors may choose Vickroy or rent an apartment in Brottier Hall.
Per Semester for Academic Year 2016-2017
| Living Learning Center | Room | Board (Meals) | Total |
| Duquesne Towers, Assumption, St. Ann's or St. Martin's | Per semester | Per semester | Per semester |
| Triple | 2,573 | 2,674 | 5,247 |
| Double | 3,206 | 2,674 | 5,880 |
| Single* | 4,760 | 2,674 | 7,434 |
| *no single rooms in Towers | |||
| Vickroy | |||
| Triple | 2,712 | 2,674 | 5,386 |
| Double | 3,365 | 2,674 | 6,039 |
| Single | 4,992 | 2,674 | 7,666 |
| Des Places | |||
| Three Bedroom Suite - 3 per bedroom | 2,712 | 2,674 | 5,386 |
| Three Bedroom Suite - 2 per bedroom | 3,275 | 2,674 | 5,949 |
| Two Bedroom Suite - 3 per bedroom | 2,981 | 2,674 | 5,655 |
| Two Bedroom Suite - 2 per bedroom | 3,592 | 2,674 | 6,266 |
| One Bedroom Suite - 3 students | 3,268 | 2,674 | 5,942 |
| One Bedroom Suite - 2 students | 3,937 | 2,674 | 6,611 |
| Brottier Furnished Apartments 12-month agreement required | Academic Year | Summer | 12 Month Lease 2016-2017 Total |
| Studio (One to Two Students) | 12,840 | 2,530 | 15,370 |
| 1 Bedroom (Two to Three Students) | 16,010 | 3,220 | 19,230 |
| 2 Bedroom (Four Students) | 22,350 | 4,480 | 26,830 |
The 12 month lease is billed five months fall; five months spring and two months summer. For example: If there are two students in a studio apartment, each would pay $3,210 for fall and spring; summer would be $1,265 per student.
