Duke University

Durham, NC

Private nonprofit midsize campus City: Large 6,442 undergrads

Cost

Average net price
$29,612per year, after aid
In-state tuition
$68,758published rate
Out-of-state tuition
$68,758published rate

Net price is an average across aided students — what your family actually pays depends on your finances, and can be lower or higher.

Admissions

Acceptance rate
6%
Average SAT
1,548of admitted students
Average ACT
34of admitted students

Context for the class as a whole, not a prediction about any one applicant.

Outcomes

Median earnings
$97,80010 years after entry

Median earnings of former students who received federal aid, measured 10 years after they started.

Campus life

Campus setting
City: Large
Residential character
Highly residential — most students live on campus
Religious affiliation
United Methodist

Most common fields of study

  • Engineering15%
  • Social sciences14%
  • Biological & biomedical sciences12%
  • Computer & information sciences11%
  • Public administration & social services7%
  • Health professions6%

Share of degrees awarded, by broad field.

Athletics

NCAA Division I-FBS

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Diving
  • Fencing
  • Field Hockey
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling

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Data from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard and the Equity in Athletics survey. Figures reflect the most recent reporting year available and may be out of date or incomplete — confirm anything decision-critical with the college directly. Official site: Duke University.