Among the most selective in the Northeast — top graduate earnings
Duke University is a private institution in Durham with particular strength in engineering and biology. With an average SAT of 1539, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 6.4K undergraduates with a 6:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
96% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $97,800 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $34,454.
Established
1838
Motto
Eruditio et Religio
Mascot
Blue Devil
Type
Private research university
Division
Division I
7%Acceptance
1539SAT Avg
6,417Students
6:1Student:Faculty
96%Grad Rate
$97,800Earnings 10yr
$34,454Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate6.8%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1539
Reading & WritingMid: 745
740770
MathMid: 768
770800
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 34
3435
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$65,805
Room & Board$17,458
Books & Supplies$1,602
Total Cost of Attendance$82,749
Average Net Price$34,454
Median Debt at Graduation$13,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$138
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$3,295
$30–48K$242
$48–75K$6,901
$75–110K$16,487
$110K+$54,375
Programs (229)
Student Body
Undergrads
6,417
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
13%
Pell Grant Recipients
13%
Race & Ethnicity
White 36%
Black 8%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 23%
Two+ 8%
Int'l 10%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate95.8%
Freshman Retention96.2%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$85,792
8 Years$95,882
10 Years$97,800
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$100,700
Men
$129,400
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Source: Wikipedia