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Duke University

Durham, North Carolina 27708

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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

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7%Acceptance
1539SAT Avg
6,417Students
6:1Student:Faculty
96%Grad Rate
$97,800Earnings 10yr
$34,454Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Duke University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate6.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1539

Reading & WritingMid: 745
740770
MathMid: 768
770800

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 34
3435

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

6.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1539

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$34,454

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

8400.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

50

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (229)

Student Life

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

Rankings

U.S. News
#7
Washington Monthly
#16

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

106Above Average

Estimated from NC state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Raleighpop. 470K
23 mi(40 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
120 mi(208 min)
Washingtonpop. 690K
226 mi(392 min)

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