Duke University

Durham, NC · Private · City campus · 6,442 students

Duke University is a private city college in Durham, NC, with about 6,442 students. Below are the key public figures — admissions, cost, and outcomes — from federal data. To see how well Duke University fits you specifically, take the CampusMatch survey for a personalized fit score across six categories.

The numbers

Admit rate

1500–1570

SAT (25–75)

34–35

ACT (25–75)

$87,072/yr

Cost of attendance

$97,800

Median earnings

97%

Graduation rate

98%

Retention

5:1

Student:faculty

95%

Employed in 1yr

Net cost by family income

Average yearly price after typical grant aid, by household income — federal (College Scorecard) data.

Under $30k$3,295/yr

$30–48k$2,025/yr

$48–75k$10,076/yr

$75–110k$17,506/yr

$110k+$49,945/yr

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Figures from U.S. federal data (College Scorecard, IPEDS). Not affiliated with or endorsed by Duke University.