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Duquesne University Tuition and Fees

Duquesne University which is a private, Roman Catholic university, is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In addition to over 5,942 undergraduate students, DU also boasts of over 3248 students in its postgraduate courses, taking the total enrollment to over 9,190. The school has a total of 706 academic staff. These faculty teach different courses to the students. Around 64% of the students are females and 36% are males. Notably, Duquesne University is also home to an ethnically diverse student

$38,178

Tuition

$54,364

Cost of Attendance

$30,710

Net Price

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Duquesne University Tuition and Fees

Duquesne University offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across different fields, providing quality education to students. The expense of education here is very high, compared to the tuition fees charged by different colleges. The 2020 - 2021 official data shows that the estimated average cost for students pursuing undergraduate courses at Duquesne University comes to around $39,992, which includes tuition and other expenses as well. While housing costs $13,088, the charges for books and supplies and other expenses stand at $1,400 and $2,200, respectively.

Total Cost of Attendance

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$38,178	$38,178
Book & Supplies	$1,400	$1,400
Room & Board cost	$12,586	$12,586
Other Expenses	$2,200	$2,200
Total Cost of Attendance	$54,364	$54,364

As for the cost of attending the university, students should understand that the tuition forms only a portion of the expenses that are involved in the overall cost of attendance. They must plan for several other expenses that accompany the cost of attendance such as lodging, dining, textbooks, supplies, and the cost of living, among others. The total tuition and fees for students attending Duquesne University come out to be around $39,992 per year. Other than that, they will need to shell out an amount of $1,400 for books and supplies, $13,088 for room and boarding charges, and $2,200 toward other expenses on average in a year. Hence, based on this information, the overall cost of attending the university adds up to around $56,680 per year.

Average Net Price by Family Income

Net Price

$30,710

Family Income

Avg. Net Price

$0 to $30,000

$23,842

$30,001 to $48,000

$24,485

$48,001 to $75,000

$28,462

$75,001 to $110,000

$28,977

$110,000+

$32,527

As for the net cost for attending DU, the actual amount depends on the annual family income of the candidate. The net price is nothing but the actual amount that a student is required to pay in a year. Usually, the individuals who have a higher family income will be required to pay a higher net amount, too. While the actual net cost is subject to one’s family income bracket, the average net price is estimated to be $30,732 at DU. For students with a family income below $30,000, the estimated net price is $21,862, while for the individuals who fall in the $30,001-$48,000 income bracket, the net cost is $22,713. On the other hand, an estimated net cost of $26,888 is charged for the $48,001-$75,000 income bracket, $29,768 for the $75,001-$110,000 income category, and $33,167 for an annual family income more than $110,000.

Student Loans

Example Loans

$96,592

Stafford Loan Interest

4.5%

Time to Pay off Student Loan

N/A

Example monthly payment

$1,002

Total interest paid

$23,698

Sum of Loan Payments

$120,290

To have a realistic understanding of how much it will cost to study at Duquesne University here is an example one can consider to estimate the payment amounts one will incur with a student loan. Take a loan of $96,592 for example. This will result in a $12,029 payment to be made each year. We can assume that the interest rate is 4.5% post any refinancing or consolidation activities with a NA repayment plan. Then the total payment made towards the loan is $120,290 which is $23,698 in addition to the principal amount, which constitutes the interest payment made throughout the life of the loan.

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$38,178	$38,178
Room & Board Cost	$12,586	$12,586
Total Tuition & Fees	$50,764	$50,764

At Duquesne University, the estimated tuition and fees for candidates who have enrolled in undergraduate programs are $39,992 per year. Moreover, the applicants must also pay an amount of $13,088 towards room and boarding charges. In this way, for one year, the total cost for undergraduate students comes to around $56,680.

Graduate Tuition and Fees

	In-state	Out-State
Tuition	$23,112	$23,112
Fees	N/A	N/A

Now, coming to the tuition and fees charged for students seeking to pursue postgraduate courses at DU, the amount totals around $23,580. Notably, no graduation fee is collected from the students at Duquesne University.

Cost Per Credit Hour

Degree	Year	Cost per Credit hour
Graduate	2018 - 2019	$1,284
Undergraduate	2018 - 2019	$1,265

The total program cost divided by the total number of credit hours of the program – also called cost per credit hour – that the student has to pay to attend Duquesne University varies for graduate and undergraduate courses. The 2019-2020 fee structure places the cost per credit hour for graduate courses at $393 and the undergraduate cost per credit hour at $307. Also, Duquesne University currently offers a number of online courses to students across 121 different majors.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & other expenses	On Campus	Off Campus
Room & Board	$12,586	$12,586
Other Expense	$2,200	$2,200
Book & Supplies	$1,400	$1,400

Now, coming to the lodging and related expenses at DU, the actual amount to be paid remains the same irrespective of whether the candidate opts to live on-campus or off-campus. The housing facilities will cost students around $15,288 per year. Besides, the room and boarding charges for the students come to around $13,088 per year. Coming to the books and supplies charges, the students will be required to pay an amount of $1,400. Furthermore, the other expenses that the students should plan for come to around $2,200.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & Other Expenses

Room & Boards

On Campus

$12,586

Off Campus

$12,586

Housing & Other Expenses

Other Expenses

On Campus

$2,200

Off Campus

$2,200

Housing & Other Expenses

Book & Supplies

On Campus

$1,400

Off Campus

$1,400

Online Degree Programs, Tuition and Cost Per Credit Summary

Degree Type	Total Average Tuition	Average Tuition Per Credit
Masters	$51,168	$1,312
Doctorate	NA	NA
Bachelors	NA	NA
Certificate	NA	NA
Certificate	NA	NA
Post Masters Certificate	NA	NA

Duquesne University offers 23 online programs across 5 Majors.

Projected Price for a 4 year degree

A four-year undergraduate course as well as living expenses at DU are projected to cost around $286,060 as per official data. For undergraduate students, the total expenses added up to $30,732 in 2018-2019, $30,710 in 2017-2018, and $30,540 in 2016-2017.

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Duquesne University Tuition and Fees

Total Cost of Attendance

Average Net Price by Family Income

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Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Graduate Tuition and Fees

Cost Per Credit Hour

Campus Housing Expenses

Campus Housing Expenses

Online Degree Programs, Tuition and Cost Per Credit Summary

Projected Price for a 4 year degree

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