Duke University
Duke University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Durham, NC. It enrolls about 17,112 students and admits roughly 7% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Durham, NC 27708 |
| County | Durham County |
| Enrollment | 17,112 |
| Acceptance rate | 7% |
| Applicants / admitted | 46,365 / 3,145 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $65,805 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $65,805 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 96% |
| Transfer-out rate | 1% |
| Full-time retention rate | 96% |
| Campus setting | City: Large |
| Size category | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 740–770 |
| ACT middle 50% | 34–35 |
| Website | www.duke.edu/ |
| Phone | 9196848111 |
Admissions
About 46,365 students applied and 3,145 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,742 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $65,805 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 1,751 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 96% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Duke University is in Durham, NC, Durham County. Its coordinates are 36.0011, -78.9376.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Duke University?
About 7% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 46,365 applicants.
How much does Duke University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $65,805 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Duke University?
About 17,112 students are enrolled.