Duke University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	5,718
Religious affiliation	Methodism
Student to faculty ratio	6 to 1
Acceptance rate	6%
Students retention rate	98%
On-time graduation rate	96%

Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate at Duke is 6%, indicating that the institution is quite selective in its admissions process. This can be seen as a positive aspect for those seeking a competitive and academically rigorous environment.

Duke University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 6-to-1, Duke emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Duke boasts an impressive student retention rate of 98% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 80% and 74%, respectively.

The institution has on-campus hospital
Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
Freshman students are required to live on campus
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

5.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$60,244

Cost of attendance at Duke University in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$60,244

Cost of attendance at Duke University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 46 of freshman students at Duke University received on average $50,731 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$50,731

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	196	12%	$5,167	$1,012,775
Other Federal Grant	214	14%	$6,868	$1,469,822
State Grant/Scholarships	46	3%	$5,519	$253,886
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	725	46%	$48,634	$35,259,520
Total Grant & Scholarships	729	46%	$50,731	$36,983,228

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Duke University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Duke University students is 95.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 97.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 94.4%.

95.9%

asian 95.9% 350 students
African American 92.6% 150 students
white 96.6% 763 students
unknown 97.8% 45 students
hawaiian 100.0% 2 students
hispanic 97.5% 157 students
International Students 93.1% 163 students
Mixed Race 97.2% 35 students

Sport Conferences

Football Atlantic Coast Conference
Baseball Atlantic Coast Conference
Basketball Atlantic Coast Conference
Track and Cross Country Atlantic Coast Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Duke University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Duke University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Recognized student veteran organization
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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