Home
Institutions
Learning Center

Ready to find your perfect institution?

Join thousands of students making informed decisions about their academic future.

Get started free

Empowering students with tools and insights for smarter education decisions. Explore institutions, compare costs and outcomes, and plan your next step.

[email protected]
Sunnyvale, CA

Company

  • About
  • Contact

Resources

  • Institutions
  • Compare Schools
  • Learning Center
  • Tools
  • FAQ

Legal

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Cookie Policy
  • Accessibility
  • Editorial Policy

Connect

X (Twitter)LinkedIn

Follow us for updates

© 2026 StudyRails. All rights reserved.

Back to Institutions
DU

Duke University

Durham, NCPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Extremely Selective • 6% Acceptance
Visit Website
Add to list:
6%
Accept Rate
Extremely Selective
$29,612
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
6.4K
Students
Medium campus body
$85,792
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Duke University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Durham, NC. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 6.4K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 6%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
6.4K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
6% (Extremely Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading740 - 770
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math760 - 800
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite34 - 35
1typical 50% range36
6%
Acceptance Rate
Extremely Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Social Sciences14% of degrees
Biological Sciences13% of degrees
Engineering13% of degrees
Health Sciences10% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $299,873
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $297,029
Earnings 5yr: $131,658
Debt: $13,000
Law.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $261,230
Earnings 5yr: $263,874
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $253,270
Earnings 5yr: $222,658
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $222,160
Earnings 5yr: $217,198
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $195,809
Earnings 5yr: $201,846
Debt: $13,500
International Business.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $185,418
Earnings 5yr: $346,263
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $174,522
Earnings 5yr: $174,619
Debt: $14,500
Medical Illustration and Informatics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $163,348
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $161,843
Earnings 5yr: $149,527
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $161,149
Earnings 5yr: $171,986
Debt: $13,437
Statistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $152,782
Earnings 5yr: $121,776
Debt: $13,500
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $152,389
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Engineering-Related Fields.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $144,681
Earnings 5yr: $150,672
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $140,083
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $139,868
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $137,549
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $132,468
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $122,410
Earnings 5yr: $119,197
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $120,991
Earnings 5yr: $125,085
Debt: $10,000

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$29,612
In-State Tuition$68,758
Out-of-State Tuition$68,758
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

14%
Pell Grants
14%
Take Loans
89%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$85,792
+14% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$97,800

Completion Signals

97%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
98%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$130/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

Hover or tap a bubble above to explore detailed community insights.

Gender Balance

46%
Men
54%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 46% men and 54% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
13%
Part-Time Share
0%
Avg Family Income
$95,583
Explore Further

Ready to find your perfect fit?

Compare academic details, explore other state universities, and evaluate your earnings potentials.

Browse All Institutions

More Institutions in NC

Explore similar institutions to compare costs, programs, and outcomes.

NC

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Raleigh, NC
Public
Cost
$17,303
Size
27.4K
Accept
42%
UO

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, NC
Public
Cost
$15,435
Size
24.5K
Accept
80%
UO

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC
Public
Cost
$11,655
Size
20.8K
Accept
15%
EC

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC
Public
Cost
$15,739
Size
19.9K
Accept
89%
WT

Wake Technical Community College

Raleigh, NC
Public
Cost
$8,759
Size
19.7K
Accept
—
AS

Appalachian State University

Boone, NC
Public
Cost
$16,836
Size
19.4K
Accept
90%
View all institutions in NC