Duke University
Duke University is a selective, private research university that calls Durham, NC, home. Founded originally as Trinity College in 1838, it was renamed by tobacco tycoon James Buchanan Duke in 1924 and became the “Gothic Wonderland” campus it is today. Duke offers two undergraduate academic paths, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences and Pratt School of Engineering, that together offer 53 majors, 52 minors, 23 certificates, as well as “Program II,” which allows students to create their own curriculum. The Duke campus is 9,000 acres, 7,200 of which is forested, and is comprised of 200 buildings, of those, 12 are research institutes. For students interested in expanding their academic playground, Duke Global offers programs in 20 countries.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Admissions Requirements
Important Deadlines
Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
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Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 4 | |
Fall Regular Decision | January 2 | May 1 |
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Academics
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
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In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $63,450 |
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $63,450 |
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $17,458 |
Books and Supplies | $1434 |
Aid & Grants
Student Loans
Campus Life
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Housing
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Campus Safety
After Graduation
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What Students Are Saying
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