Overview
Student Population
| Location | Durham, North Carolina |
| Online | duke.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke University is a large four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the United Methodist faith. In the most recent statistical year 49,703 prospective students applied, and 2,927 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,744 enrolled in the school. 17,013 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 607 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $58,085 plus fees of $2,159. Duke is ranked 3 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Duke is rated within the top 2% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Duke University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#3 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Colleges in North Carolina
#1 in Best Private Colleges in North Carolina
#20 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Value Colleges in North Carolina
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1468/1558 |
| ACT | 33/35 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.94 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 2, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Extreme |
| Application Fee | $85 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,434 |
| Other Fees | $2,159 |
| Room and Board | $16,206 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,976 |
| Total One Year Cost | $79,860 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 24% |
| Engineering | 16% |
| Human Services | 10% |
| Biology | 9% |
| Psychology | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198419 IPEDS survey data for Duke University.
Current students may use the Duke University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.