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Overview

Duke
Location Durham, NC
Setting Midsize City
Enrollment 18,023
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #3
Religious Affiliation United Methodist
Status Non-profit
Website duke.edu
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Costs

Duke
Tuition (In State) $60,435
Tuition (Out of State) $60,435
Room & Board $16,651
Avg Net Price $23,694
Avg Grant Aid $57,444
% Receiving Grant Aid 42%

Admission

Duke
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 50,016
Admitted 3,174
Acceptance Rate 6.3%
Enrolled % 55%
Avg High School GPA 3.94
Typical High School Grades A-
Admissions Standards Elite
Applicant Competition Extreme
ACT Range 34/35
SAT Range 1490/1570
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Jan 3, 2025

Academics

Duke
Student to Faculty Ratio 6:1
Popular Majors
  • Social Sciences (24%)
  • Engineering (16%)
  • Human Services (10%)
  • Biology (9%)
  • Psychology (8%)

Outcomes

Duke
Graduation Rate 94%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $108,900
Making Student Loan Payments 89%
Median Student Loan Debt $7,500
Median Loan Payment $77

Diversity

Duke
% Men 45%
% Women 55%
Racial Diversity Very High
HBCU No
% White 46%
% Black 10%
% Hispanic 7%
% Native American 1%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 2%
% International 10%
% Unknown Race 2%

Students

Duke
% In-State 12%
% Out-of-State 74%

Campus

Duke
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required Yes
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/