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Duke University
Duke University is a large, private institution located in Durham, nc. Founded in 1838, Duke University offers undergraduate degrees in 229 majors.
Key stats
4 Year, Private
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6,570 undergraduates
$62,688 undergraduate tuition
Admissions
Will I get into Duke University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.
Acceptance rate
6.4%
SAT score average
1554
ACT score average
34
Average high school GPA
N/A
Application fee
$85
Key deadlines
June
30
59 days away
FAFSA® deadline
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November
04
186 days away
Early Decision date
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Academics
The degree program or major you pursue is major! Duke University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 6:1.
Graduation rate
Retention Rate
6
:1
Student to faculty ratio
Popular degree programs
Business and Management
Computer Science and Information Technology
Health and Medical Professions
Law and Legal Studies
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Other
Social Sciences and Psychology
Popular majors
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Computer Science
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Law
Public Policy Analysis
Biology, General
Annual tuition & cost
In state
Undergraduate tuition
$62,688
Additional expenses
Room & board
$16,651
Books & supplies
$1,434
Other expenses
$1,976
Cost of attendance*
$82,749
Out of state
Undergraduate tuition
$62,688
Additional expenses
Room & board
$16,651
Books & supplies
$1,434
Other expenses
$1,976
Cost of attendance*
$82,749
June 30 FAFSA® deadline
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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.
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Student population
Who’s going to be there? Duke University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,570, with gender binary students split 48% male and 52% female.
Total enrollment
17,112Enrollment by gender
Male
Female
Enrollment & ethnicity
White %
13%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
4%
Asian %
9%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
68%
Student type
Full-time
Living on campus
International
Campus life
Campus info
Athletics
NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
Greek life
Female
Male
Frequently asked questions
Get answers to common questions about Duke University to help you figure out where you want to apply.
Where is Duke University?
Duke University is located in Durham, nc.
What is the acceptance rate at Duke University?
The acceptance rate for Duke University is 6%.
What’s the average GPA for Duke University?
The average high school GPA for Duke University students was N/A.
How much does it cost for 4 years at Duke University?
The estimated cost for 4 years at Duke University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $330,996.
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