Some people like the excitement of a large city, while others prefer the ambience of a small town. No matter what your preference, chances are you'll find it at Duquesne University and in the city of Pittsburgh.
It all starts with Duquesne's hilltop campus. The 43 acres of the "Bluff," once a residential neighborhood of row houses and cobblestone streets, has been transformed over the past 40 years, yet it retains the feel of a small town, with its brick-paved, tree-lined walkways, Victorian benches and fixtures, abundant open spaces, inviting fountains and a variety of architectural styles.
All campus buildings and facilities  living and learning centers, academic buildings, recreation facilities and more are situated within easy walking distance. Movement around campus is unfettered by the city's vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Rated by USA Today as one of the safest in the nation, Duquesne's campus provides a comfortable and secure academic and social atmosphere.
A glance to either side quickly reveals Duquesne's proximity to all the city has to offer. To the south lie the Monongahela River and the South Side, one of Pittsburgh's many unique neighborhoods. To the north and west are the skyscrapers of downtown, one of America's most attractive and recognizable skylines and symbol of a bustling commercial and cultural community.
Situated high atop the heart of one of America's most livable cities with career opportunities available only in a major corporate center and academic offerings that only a comprehensive university can provide, Duquesne University offers unique educational opportunities to its undergraduate and graduate students.
The Duquesne University Mission Statement
Much has changed at Duquesne over the years, but the school's philosophy, embodied by the Mission Statement, emphatically continues the tradition begun in 1878:
