Duke Admission Requirements
Acceptance Rate
| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Elite | |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
Can I get into Duke? The school has a 11% acceptance rate. Last year, 3,430 out of 31,671 applicants were admitted making Duke a very highly competitive school to get into with a low chance of acceptance for typical applicants. Academically, it has exceptionally high requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 4 percent. Of those applicants who were admitted, 50% enrolled. With over half of admitted students enrolling, acceptance by Duke University is a prized outcome for many students.
11% are accepted,
can you get in?
SAT Requirements
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 700 |
| SAT Math 25th | 730 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1430 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 780 |
| SAT Math 75th | 800 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1580 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Duke University?
Duke University typically requires applicants to be in the top 3 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1430 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1355. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1505 out of 1600. A competitive SAT score is critical as 62 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1580 and Above | Good | >17% |
| 1505 to 1580 | Avg + | 11%-17% |
| 1430 to 1505 | Avg - | 7%-11% |
| 1355 to 1430 | Reach | 4%-7% |
| Less than 1355 | Low | <4% |
ACT Requirements
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 32 |
| ACT Math 25th | 30 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 31 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 35 |
| ACT Math 75th | 35 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 34 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Duke?
Admission data indicates that Duke regularly accepts students with ACT's of 31 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 5 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 30 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 32 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 34 and above have very competitive chances. 59 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Duke University.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 34 and Above | Good | >20% |
| 32 to 34 | Avg + | 11%-20% |
| 31 to 32 | Avg - | 8%-11% |
| 30 to 31 | Reach | 6%-8% |
| Less than 30 | Low | <6% |
Estimated GPA Requirements
Duke University has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 16,128 | 15,543 | 31,671 |
| Accepted | 1,776 | 1,654 | 3,430 |
| Acceptance Rate | 11% | 11% | 11% |
| Enrolled | 892 | 831 | 1,723 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 50% | 50% | 50% |
Fall 2019 Application Deadline
Applicants have 18 days left until the Fall 2019 term applications are due on Jan 2, 2019.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Duke University and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Recommended |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | No |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198419 IPEDS survey data for Duke University.