Duquesne University, founded in 1878, is recognized as one of the top ten Catholic universities in the U.S. Duquesne University has received national recognition for its distinguished community service from the Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll established by President George W. Bush, making it one of only 100 universities and colleges to be honored across the country. Duquesne is one of 25 colleges and universities across the country named to The Princeton Review’s "Most Connected Campuses" list.

Duquesne University is regionally accredited by MSA, the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104; 267-284-5000).