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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 | |||
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| 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 | |||
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| 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 | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | |||
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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 | |||
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| % 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 | |||
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| % 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 | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/