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Honors College, joint degree programs, and pre-med- ical and health professions programs.
Sustainability
Duquesne University is a pioneer in using green tech- nology to maintain its standard of energy conserva- tion and sustainability. Since 1997, the Facilities Man- agement Department has operated its natural gas fired electrical generator. Duquesne is also the first campus co-gen (combined heat and power) facility in the state that was authorized to create alternative energy cred- its and the first in the state to earn the EPA’s Energy
Degrees and Certificates
Duquesne University offers more than 165 degree programs at the baccalaureate, professional, masters and doctoral levels. Undergraduate programs include business, education, biomedical engineering, health sciences, liberal arts, music, natural and environmen- tal sciences, nursing, pharmacy, pre-med and law.
Go to duq.edu for a full list of programs.
Schools of Study
The nine schools include: business (A.J. Palumbo School of Business Administration at the undergrad- uate level and the John F. Donahue Graduate School of Business); education (School of Education); health science (Rangos School of Health Sciences); law (a pre-law program is offered through the College of Lib- eral Arts and School of Law at the graduate level); lib- eral arts (McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts.); music (Mary Pappert School of Music); science (Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences); nursing (School of Nursing) and pharma- cy (Mylan School of Pharmacy and the Graduate of Pharmaceutical Sciences). Special programs include
Star Combined Heat and Power Award. Additionally, Duquesne’s student residence, Des Places Hall earned a Gold LEED certification. Green amenities include rooftop solar cells to generate electricity; carpeting, flooring and ceiling tiles made from recycled mate- rials and energy-saving LED fixtures that illuminate exterior entrances and sensors that switch off room lights in unoccupied rooms—just to name a few high efficiency methods the university has provided to in- crease overall sustainability across campus operations.
Student Life
With more than 200 recognized student organizations, such as the Black Student Union, the International Student Organization, Student Athlete Committee and the Student Government Association, there is something for everyone. In addition, Duquesne stu- dents are in close proximity to great dining, shopping, sports and entertainment options.
Online Learning
Duquesne University offers accelerated, online bach- elor’s degree programs for adult students as well as a number of online master’s and doctoral degrees.
You Should Know
Duquesne is consistently ranked in the top tier of schools in the U.S. News Best Colleges rankings. The most recent rankings put Duquesne at #37 in the Best Value Schools category. The President’s Higher Ed- ucation Community Service Honor Roll again has selected Duquesne University as an honoree for the country’s highest federal recognition for universities that strengthen communities.
Duquesne’s Costs, Calendar & Enrollment Count
Tuition & Fees:
Room & Board:
Application Deadline:
Total Enrollment:
Source: colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com
$35,062 $11,760 July 1 9,404
600 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15282
412.396.6222
admissions@duq.edu
duq.edu
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