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Duke University
Durham, NCPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Extremely Selective • 6% Acceptance
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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
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Gender Balance
46%
Men54%
WomenThe 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
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