Duke University
tuition & fees
$68,758
graduate tuition & fees
$66,523
acceptance rate
6%
Student Population
17,499
online students
1,312
Number of Programs
275
Financial Aid Amount
$56,560
SAT Scores
1,540
Graduation Rate
97%
Duke University is a Private, 4 years college located in Durham, North Carolina. Duke ranked 11st in National Universities, 25th in World Universities, and 1st in North Carolina Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 17,499 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. It is a Research University with very high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. Duke's acceptance rate is 5.71% last year (undergraduate school).
Duke University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Duke University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 103 Allen Bldg, Durham, NC 27708 |
| Phone | 919-684-8111 |
| WEB | www.duke.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.admissions.duke.edu/ |
| Online Application | admissions.duke.edu/application/instructions |
| Financial Aid | www.finaid.duke.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://npc.collegeboard.org/student/app/duke |
| Veterans Tuition | registrar.duke.edu/veterans/veterans-education-benefits |
| Athletic | https://goduke.com/news/2022/8/8/duke-athletics-releases-2021-22-annual-report.aspx |
| Disability Service | https://access.duke.edu/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with very high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Duke University is 5.71% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 58.84%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 5.71 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 58.84 % |
Tuition & Fees
Duke's 2025 tuition & fees is $68,758 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.49% compared to the last year's rate ($65,805).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $66,523. The graduate tuition increased by 3.97% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $68,758 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $66,523 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 17,499 students have enrolled at Duke (2024-2025). Among them, 1,312 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Duke has 6,523 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 10,976 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 17,499 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 6,523 |
| Graduate Students | 10,976 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,312 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Duke offers 275 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 3 out of the 275 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Duke
| Number of programs | 275 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 3 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |