After a fourth-consecutive year of record applications, Duquesne offered admission to a select group of students who possess academic abilities and backgrounds ensuring their success in pursuing bigger goals at the University. From this highly competitive pool, the enrolled class of approximately 1,500 first-year students, as well as 200 transfer students, represent great ability, diversity and geographic variety. This includes a vibrant mix of students from 29 states, 33 countries and one U.S. territory, underscoring the University’s global appeal. Among them are 24 valedictorians and 12 salutatorians.