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John G. Rangos School of Health Sciences

The John G. Rangos School of Health Sciences (RSHS) is one of the ten constituent colleges that constitute Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1990, the school offers undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as physical therapy, physicians assistant studies, public health, occupational therapy, and health sciences [1] Located on the Duquesne University campus, the school is walking distance to Pittsburgh's major flagship hospitals, medical centers, research centers, and corporate healthcare headquarters.

John G. Rangos School of Health Sciences
Parent schoolDuquesne University
Religious affiliationRoman Catholic (Spiritan Fathers)
Established1990; 36 years ago (1990)
School typePrivate
Parent endowment$739.9 million (2025)[2]
Websitewww.duq.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/health-sciences/index.php

History

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On January 29, 1990, Dr. John E. Murray Jr., then President of Duquesne University, announced the creation of a School of Health Sciences. On March 18, 1991, Mr. John G. Rangos Sr. made a major gift to Duquesne University in support of the school, and so it was announced that the school would be named after him.[3]

In 2025, Duquesne University announced plans to construct a new $68 million health sciences facility to serve as the future home of the John G. Rangos School of Health Sciences. The planned 80,000 square foot building will be located on Forbes Avenue and is expected to open in 2028. [4]

Programs

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The Rangos School houses such programs as Athletic Training (B.S.), Health Management Systems (B.S., M.H.M.S.[5]), Occupational Therapy (M.S.), Physical Therapy (D.P.T.), Physician Assistant (M.P.A.), Speech-Language Pathology (M.S.), and the Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Science.[6] In addition, the school offers a variety of bachelor's degree programs, entry-level master's degree programs, master's degree programs, a doctor of physical therapy program, joint and second degree opportunities, and inter-school majors and minors.[3]

Administration

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The dean of the school is Fevzi Akinci, Ph.D.

Academics

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The Rangos School of Health Sciences holds a 26% acceptance rate and accepted 122 of 465 applicants in the 2025 admissions cycle. [7]

Several graduate‑level programs in the Rangos School of Health Sciences have been rated in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools rankings. [8] In the 2025 edition, Duquesne’s programs were ranked as follows:

Occupational Therapy at #30

Physician Assistant Studies at #58

Speech‑Language Pathology at #74

Physical Therapy at #79

References

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  1. ↑ "2025-2026 Graduate Catalog - School of Health Sciences". www.duq.edu. Retrieved 2026-04-07.
  2. ↑ "U.S. and Canadian 2025 NCSE Participating Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2025 Endowment Market Value" (XLSX). National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO). Retrieved February 19, 2026.
  3. 1 2 Undergraduate Catalog 2007-2008. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Duquesne University. p. 227.
  4. ↑ "Duquesne Plans to Build $68 Million Health Sciences Facility". www.duq.edu. Retrieved 2026-04-07.
  5. ↑ N.B.: "Minimum Health Management Standard."
  6. ↑ "Rangos School of Health Sciences". duq.edu. Duquesne University. Archived from the original on 2012-11-14. Retrieved 2007-09-16.
  7. ↑ "John G. Rangos, Sr. School of Health Sciences - Duquesne University - Graduate Programs and Degrees". petersons.com. Retrieved 2026-04-07.
  8. ↑ "Nursing, Health Sciences and Law Named Among 2025 Best Grad Schools". www.duq.edu. Retrieved 2026-04-07.
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