Duquesne University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

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The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

3624 Market Street, 2nd Floor West
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(267) 284-5000
Email: info@msche.org  | Spanish: espanolinfo@msche.org

The next Middle States evaluation visit is scheduled for 2026-2027. 

Duquesne University is notifying the general public, that the Commission makes available the opportunity to submit third party comments regarding the institution’s compliance with standards for accreditation, requirements of affiliation, policies and procedures, and applicable federal regulatory requirements in accordance with the Commission’s Third-Party Comments Policy.

Pennsylvania Department of Education

We are also approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Pennsylvania Department of Education
333 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17126
(717) 783-6788

Statement of Accreditation Status
Statement of PDE Approval