Duke University

At a Glance Admission, Tuition, Population, and more Updated: July 13, 2024 collegetuitioncompare

Duke University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Durham, NC. It is a R1 university with very high research activities. Duke University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges .

6% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 51,795 applied, 2,957 accepted, and 1,740 enrolled in Duke. 824 men and 916 women first-time, full-time students enrolled. Admission Stats

1,540 SAT, 35 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,540 and ACT score is 35. The SAT score of 1540 is very competitive, 99 to 99+ as in percentile. 25 th pctl. 50 th pctl. 75 th pctl. SAT Score Total 1500 1540 1570 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 740 760 770 Math 760 780 800 ACT Score Composite 34 35 35 Math 32 35 35 English 35 35 36 More Scores

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $68,758 for undergraduate programs and $66,523 for graduate programs. Tuition has increased by 4.49% compared to last year at Duke University. Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

3,447 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $53,004. For freshmen, 970 students (56%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $59,327. Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 17,499 students enrolled Duke in 2025. By gender, 7,778 men and 9,721 women students are enrolled. There are 6,523 undergraduate and 10,976 graduate students. More Demographics Stats

275 Major Programs

3 programs through online 164 graduate programs Bachelor's Master's Doctorate Post-graduate Certificate Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Duke is 97% and the transfer-out rate is 1%. The retention rate is 98% for full-time and 98% for part-time students. Graduation Rate 97% Transfer-out Rate 1% Retention Rate 98% Students to Faculty Ratio 5 to 1 More Stats

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 4,421 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Duke and the average faculty salary is $172,945. The studetns to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. There are 18,941 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $86,606. Number of Faculties 4,421 Average Faculty Salary $172,945 Number of Staffs 18,941 Average Staff Salary $86,606

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning (online classes) ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate Academic/career counseling Employment services for students Placement services Libraries See More

Athletics

Duke University is a member of Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). See All Members

	25^th pctl.	50^th pctl.	75^th pctl.
SAT Score
Total	1500	1540	1570
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	740	760	770
Math	760	780	800
ACT Score
Composite	34	35	35
Math	32	35	35
English	35	35	36

Durham, NC