Duke University
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$55,880
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About Duke University
Duke University is a medium-sized private university located on an urban campus in Durham, North Carolina. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,717, and admissions are extremely selective, with an acceptance rate of 8%. The university offers 71 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 96%, and a student-faculty ratio of 6:1. Tuition and fees for students are $55,880.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a highly selective acceptance rate.
This school is very selective about its students. Selective schools welcome 1-14% of all applicants.
This school has a highly selective acceptance rate.
This school is very selective about its students. Selective schools welcome 1-14% of all applicants.
8% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards97% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards96% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Required
High school transcript Required
High school rank Recommended
Letter of recommendation Required
High school GPA Recommended
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Recommended
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Implied no
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.
While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsACT 25th-75th Percentile 34-35
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1470-1570
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsThe student-to-faculty ratio at this school is lower than other schools.
This means there are more faculty for each student, which can create an opportunity for more individualized attention and support in your studies.
Learn more about how we determine school awards16k
Students enrolled
42%
Online student enrollment
6:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
44%
Non-U.S. Citizen
18%
Asian
14%
Black
7%
Hispanic
7%
Unknown
4%
Two or more races
4%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
53%
Socio-economic diversity
12% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
8
Total Online Enrollment
6,845
Percent of Programs Online
97% On-campus
3% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's Not offered
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 7% online
Doctorate 2% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $55,880 | $55,880 |
Graduate | $57,900 | $57,900 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,434 |
On-campus room and board | $16,026 |
On-campus other expenses | $1,976 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $75,316 | $75,316 |
Off-campus without family | $57,314 | $57,314 |
Off-campus with family | $57,314 | $57,314 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
16%
State Grant Aid
2%
Institution Grant Aid
46%
Pell Grant
12%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$13k
Average student debt after graduation
$93k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FBS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Fencing
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
African Studies
BA
MA
DOC
East Asian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Area Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Studies
BA
MA
DOC
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacology
BA
MA
DOC
Biostatistics
BA
MA
DOC
Biomathematics and Bioinformatics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Ecology
BA
MA
DOC
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
BA
MA
DOC
Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
Molecular Genetics
BA
MA
DOC
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
BA
MA
DOC
Immunology
BA
MA
DOC
Anatomy
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Genome Sciences/Genomics
BA
MA
DOC
Biophysics
BA
MA
DOC
Pathology/Experimental Pathology
BA
MA
DOC
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Political Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
6Education
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
BA
MA
DOC
International and Comparative Education
BA
MA
DOC
7Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering/Industrial Management
BA
MA
DOC
8Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
9English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
General Literature
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
10Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Italian Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
German Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Russian Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
BA
MA
DOC
11Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Nurse Anesthetist
BA
MA
DOC
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
BA
MA
DOC
Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing
BA
MA
DOC
Medicine (MD)
BA
MA
DOC
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Education
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Practice
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Health Nurse/Nursing
BA
MA
DOC
Physician Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Informatics
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
International Public Health/International Health
BA
MA
DOC
Bioethics/Medical Ethics
BA
MA
DOC
12History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
13Legal Professions And Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Law (LL.B., J.D.)
BA
MA
DOC
14Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
BA
MA
DOC
15Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Statistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
16Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
BA
MA
DOC
17Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
BA
MA
DOC
Natural Resources Management and Policy
BA
MA
DOC
Forest Management/Forest Resources Management
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Studies
BA
MA
DOC
18Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
Religion/Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Christian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
19Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geology/Earth Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Optics/Optical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
20Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, Other
BA
MA
DOC
21Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Public Policy Analysis
BA
MA
DOC
22Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
BA
MA
DOC
International Relations and Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Economy
BA
MA
DOC
Anthropology
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
23Theology And Religious Vocations
BA
MA
DOC
Theology/Theological Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv
BA
MA
DOC
24Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Dance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
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