Campus Vibe
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.
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Average: 1539
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Net Price by Family Income
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
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Source: Wikipedia
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Estimated from NC state average + large city premium