Duke University
Durham, NC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About Duke University
Duke University is a mid-sized, private nonprofit institution in Durham, NC, in a city setting. It enrolls about 6,442 students. The acceptance rate is 6%. 97% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $97,800. It has a United Church of Christ affiliation.
6%
Acceptance
$29,612
Net price
6,442
Enrollment
97%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
6%
Acceptance rate
1,548
SAT average
34
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$29,612
Average net price
$68,758
In-state tuition
$68,758
Out-of-state tuition
$18,128
Room & board
$536
Books & supplies
$87,072
Total cost of attendance
14%
Students receiving Pell grants
14%
Students with federal loans
$13,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$97,800
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$85,792
Median earnings (6 yrs)
97%
Graduation rate
98%
Retention rate
93%
Earn more than a HS grad
$87,044
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
6,442
Total enrollment
0%
Part-time
21
Avg. age at entry
13%
First-generation
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