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Duke University

#6 in Best Colleges in America
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Durham, NC
  • 1,061 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Value
      A+
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      A
    5. Athletics
      A+
    6. Party Scene
      A
    7. Professors
      A+
    8. Location
      B-
    9. Dorms
      A-
    10. Campus Food
      A
    11. Student Life
      A+
    12. Safety
      C+
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    Duke is an elite private university located in Durham, North Carolina in the Raleigh Area. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 6,669 undergraduate students. Admissions is extremely competitive as the Duke acceptance rate is only 10%. Popular majors include Economics, Computer Science, and Public Policy Analysis. Graduating 95% of students, Duke alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $76,300.
    About Duke University...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FBS
    Athletic Conference
    Atlantic Coast Conference
    Address
    2138 Campus Drive
    Durham, NC 27708
    Website
    duke.edu

    Duke University Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    10%
    Application Deadline
    January 3
    SAT Range
    1380-1540
    ACT Range
    31-35
    Application Fee
    $85
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Recommended
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $22,011/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $47,836/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    68%

    Academics

    Professors
    A+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    7:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    88%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.65 responses
    69%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.78 responses
    33%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.80 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Economics
      235 Graduates
    • Computer Science
      230 Graduates
    • Public Policy Analysis
      219 Graduates
    • Biology
      187 Graduates
    • Nursing
      137 Graduates
    • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
      127 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      120 Graduates
    • Psychology
      118 Graduates
    • Electrical Engineering
      116 Graduates
    • Mechanical Engineering
      81 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    6,669Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    27
    Undergrads Over 25
    0%
    Pell Grant
    13%
    Varsity Athletes
    10%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 51 responses
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    • Ambitious
      37%
    • Well-Rounded
      24%
    • Tired
      14%
    • Passionate
      10%
    • Pretending to be humble but not
      8%
    • Diverse
      2%
    • Entitled but ambitious
      2%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    100%
    Poll
    56%
    of students say that Greek life is pretty big.81 responses
    Poll
    71%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.96 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 52 responses
    Report
    • Prestigious
      35%
    • Ambitious and superior
      23%
    • Boundless Opportunity
      21%
    • Reputation above all
      8%
    • You will not be nurtured
      8%
    • The admissions team is welcoming and knowledgable
      4%
    • Fast-paced
      2%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $84,400/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    95%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    94%
    National
    83%
    88%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.42 responses
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    Duke University Reviews

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    Choosing to go to Duke has been one of the best decisions I've ever made. Its campus is BEAUTIFUL; we have lush gardens and there are so many birds here, from towhees to even the occasional hawk. The opportunities here to get involved are almost overwhelming. We have this program called DukeEngage where students go to all parts of the world to work with communities through research and volunteer work. I will actually be going to Costa Rica this summer to help in rainforest restoratuon and conservation through this program!But what I truly love most about this school is its students. The atmosphere here is not competitive but collaborative. I came to Duke feeling insecure about my qualifications compared to those of the other incoming freshman. But never once did I feel belittled or patronized. Students here want each other to succeed, we want to see each other grow and challenge ourselves to improve. Here at Duke, 'Southern Hospitality' is the real deal!
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    Incredible resources, faculty, and extracurricular opportunities! They have a lot of specialty programs for getting more real-world/hands-on experience in one's career/major interests, including Data+, Huang Fellows, Bass Connections, and DukeEngage.
    Duke, like every school, has its negatives. Overall, it’s an environment that encourages collaboration, ambition, and progress. The extra mile is always taken to care for students, with opportunities around every corner. I am so thankful for the support I’ve been given at Duke University, and look forward to my next two years!