Duke University

Durham, NC • private • CSS Profile • DI | ACC | FBS
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Large )
Student Population
Undergrad: 6,626 • Total: 18,360
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
Website
Region
Southeast
Carnegie Classification
R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 3,082 (46.5%) • Female: 3,544 (53.5%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 1,508 22.8%
Black/African American 572 8.6%
Hispanic/Latino 703 10.6%
White 2,375 35.8%
Two or More Races 500 7.5%
International 641 9.7%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
6.8%
3,145 admitted from 46,365 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
āœ“ Test Optional
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 740-770
Math: 770-800
Total: 1510-1570
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
34-35
Application Types Offered
ED I RD
Application Requirements
—
Application Fee
$85
Financial Aid Forms
CSS Profile Required
Deadlines
ED I: 11/03/2025
RD: 01/05/2026
Special Notes
ED is binding

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
95.8%
4-Year Graduation Rate
88.0%
Freshman Retention Rate
96.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
1.5:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$83,115
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $63,450
Room & Board
$17,458
Books & Supplies
$2,207
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $3,295
$30,001-48,000 $242
$48,001-75,000 $6,901
$75,001-110,000 $16,487
$110,001+ $54,375
Students Receiving Pell Grants
52%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$23,422

šŸˆ Athletics

NCAA Division
Division I
Conference
ACC
Football
FBS
Men's Sports (11)
Baseball Basketball Fencing Football (FBS) Golf Lacrosse Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women's Sports (12)
Basketball Fencing Field Hockey Golf Lacrosse Rowing Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis
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