Duke
Duke University
1121 W Main St, Durham, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of Duke University (Duke)
About this school
Duke, founded in 1838, is a private research university. Its academic mission is to expose students to a variety of subject areas and modes of inquiry. Students learn to access, synthesize, and communicate knowledge effectively, to acquire perspective on current and historical events, to conduct research and solve problems, to develop a capacity for hard and sustained work, and to serve the community. All first-year students live and learn in the East Campus, where designated faculty members live in residence halls with freshmen to increase opportunities for student-faculty interaction. Duke's 8,500-acre campus, known for its Gothic architecture, is located in Durham.
- www.duke.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
9,319
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:6,609
- Men:3,321 Men (50.2%)
- Women:3,288 Women (49.8%)
Location
Admission Information (Duke)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Duke University is most difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1310 on the SAT I or over 29 on the ACT; about 30% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is not accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | - | 4 |
Mathematics | - | 3 |
Science | - | 3 |
Foreign Language | - | 3 |
Social Studies | - | 3 |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | - | - |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | Required | January 3 |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Writing component required | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Used for admission ACT: Used for admission |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | - |
City, State, Zip | Durham, NC 27708-0586 |
Phone | (919) 684-3214 |
Fax | (919) 681-8941 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | January 2 |
Application Fee | $85 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | April 1 |
Accept Offer Of Admission | May 1 |
Waiting List Used | Yes |
Defer Admission | - |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | Yes |
Early Decision Deadline | November 1 |
Early Decision Notification | December 15 |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted, supplemental forms required |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | Audition tape for dance, drama, or music; slides of work for art recommended for some freshmen |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 11% of 31,671 applicants were admitted |
Women | 11% of 16,128 applicants were admitted |
Men | 11% of 15,543 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 1,747 (51%) of 3,430 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 906 (51%) of 1,776 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 841 (51%) of 1,654 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | Not reported |
375 And Above | Not reported |
3.50 - 3.74 | Not reported |
3.25 - 3.49 | Not reported |
3.00 - 3.24 | Not reported |
2.50 - 2.99 | Not reported |
2.00 - 2.49 | Not reported |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 710-800 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 78% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 18% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 4% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 0% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 72% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 21% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 6% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 1% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 31-34 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 85% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 14% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 1% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 0% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (Duke)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $53,500 (73.79%)
- Room & Board: - $14,798 (20.41%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,260 (1.74%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $2,945 (4.06%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Duke University accepts prepayment plan, installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | February 1 |
Award Notification Date | On or about April 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal and Institutional Methodologies |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 002920 | Free |
CSS/Financial Aid Profile | $25 for first college, $16 each additional |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 1,048 (60.2%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 833 (79.5%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 833 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 833 (100.0%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 100% |
Average Award | $53,831 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 801 (96.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $49,174 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 686 (82.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,659 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 52 (6.2%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 42 (2.4%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $71,491 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 3,461 (51.3%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 2,932 (84.7%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 2,932 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 2,932 (100.0%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 100% |
Average Award | $52,745 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 2,787 (95.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $47,556 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 2,505 (85.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,189 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 266 (9.1%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 215 (3.2%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $69,506 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 33% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $23,819 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 3.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 1.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | Academic scholarships, Special achievements/activities, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships) |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Mathematics |
Creative Arts/Performance | Not reported |
Special Achievements/Activities | Leadership |
Special Characteristics | Children and Siblings of Alumni, Ethnic Background, International Students, Local/State Students |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $2,045 |
Academics & Instruction (Duke)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
1,455
Part-Time Faculty
71
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
92%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 25% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 46% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 12% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 7% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 3% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 4% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 3% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 23% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 44% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 27% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 4% of discussion sections/labs
- 40-49 students: - 1% of discussion sections/labs
- 50-59 students: - 1% of discussion sections/labs
- Over 100 students: - 0% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
Over 100 students
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | - |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | Not Reported |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Not Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Duke University provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
86.3%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
93.3%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
94.6%
Programs & Majors (Duke)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (45)
- African-American/Black Studies
- Anatomy
- Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
- Anthropology
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Asian Studies/Civilization
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Canadian Studies
- Chemistry, General
- Civil Engineering, General
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Science
- Design and Visual Communications, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Economics, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Studies
- French Language and Literature
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
- History, General
- International Relations and Affairs
- Italian Language and Literature
- Latin Language and Literature
- Linguistics
- Materials Science
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies
- Music, General
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Public Policy Analysis, General
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Russian Language and Literature
- Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Women's Studies
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Not reported
Special Programs
Student-designed major, Double major, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Biological/life sciences, Social sciences, Engineering
Online Degrees
Law
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Ministry, Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Juris Doctor, Doctor of Juridical Sciences, Doctor of Theology
Master's Programs of Study (70)
- Acute Care/Critical Care Nursing
- Adult Nursing
- Art History
- Art/Fine Arts
- Asian Studies
- Bioethics
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biostatistics
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Civil Engineering
- Clinical Laboratory Sciences/Medical Technology
- Clinical Research
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Education--General
- Electrical Engineering
- Energy Management and Policy
- Engineering Management
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- Entrepreneurship
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Management and Policy
- Environmental Sciences
- Ethics
- Family Nurse Practitioner Studies
- Finance and Banking
- Forestry
- Geology
- Gerontological Nursing
- Health Informatics
- Health Services Management and Hospital Administration
- History
- Humanities
- Industrial and Manufacturing Management
- International Business
- International Development
- International Health
- Latin American Studies
- Law
- Liberal Studies
- Management Strategy and Policy
- Marketing
- Materials Engineering
- Materials Sciences
- Maternal and Child/Neonatal Nursing
- Mechanical Engineering
- Media Studies
- Medical Physics
- Natural Resources
- Nurse Anesthesia
- Nursing Education
- Nursing Informatics
- Nursing and Healthcare Administration
- Optical Sciences
- Organizational Management
- Pathology
- Pediatric Nursing
- Photonics
- Physician Assistant Studies
- Political Science
- Public Policy
- Quantitative Analysis
- Religion
- Slavic Languages
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Theology
- Women's Health Nursing
Campus Life (Duke)
Location & Geography
Population
245,475
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Campus Size
8,500 acres
Weather
Temperature | 28.8 average low in January, 85 average high in September |
Rain | 113 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 1 mile(s) from campus in Durham |
Nearest Train Station | 20 mile(s) from campus in Raleigh |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing
Students of College Housing
81% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Students required to live on campus through junior year
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
19%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
Mascot | Blue Devil |
School Colors | Blue and white |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Crew | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Fencing | ||
Field Hockey | ||
Golf | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Crew | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Fencing | ||
Field Hockey | ||
Golf | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | badminton, baseball, basketball, football, golf, soccer, softball, squash, swimming and diving, table tennis, tennis, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Duke University offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Navy ROTC is offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
6,577
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
6,609
Women
3,288
Men
3,321
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.7% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 24.1% Asian
- 11.0% Black/African-American
- 9.1% Hispanic/Latino
- 1.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 50.8% White
- 2.4% Unknown
International Students
10.0%
Average Age
20
Number of Graduate Students
9,319
Student Resources (Duke)
Study resources
Popular Departments
- Biology128 Documents
- Political Science112 Documents
- Neuroscience99 Documents
- Chemistry71 Documents
- Law71 Documents
Popular Courses
- NEUROSCI 101 - Instructor: RobertsNeuroscience
- ECON 101 - Economic PrinciplesEconomics
- ENVIRON 102 - Introduction to Environmental Sciences and PolicyEnvironment
- LAW 110 - Civil ProcedureLaw
- PSY 101 - Introductory PsychologyPsychology
Popular Professors
- Lori LeachmanECON 101
- Joel MeyerENVIRON 102
- Lei LiMATH 212
- Jonathan AnomalyPHIL 270
- Christina WilliamsNEUROSCI 101