"James B. Duke's founding Indenture of Duke University directed the members of the University to 'provide real leadership in the educational world' by choosing individuals of 'outstanding character, ability, and vision' to serve as its officers, trustees and faculty; by carefully selecting students of 'character, determination and application;' and by pursuing those areas of teaching and scholarship that would 'most help to develop our resources, increase our wisdom, and promote human happiness.' “To these ends, the mission of Duke University is to provide a superior liberal education to undergraduate students, attending not only to their intellectual growth but also to ...show more »
| General Information | |
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| Institution Type | 4-year, Private not-for-profit |
| Special Learning Opportunities | ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force) Teacher certification Distance learning opportunities Study abroad |
| Student Services | Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students Placement services for completers |
| Credit Accepted | Advanced placement (AP) credits |
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist |
| Federal Aid | Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans). |
| Degrees/Certificates Offered | Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Doctor's degree - research/scholarship Doctor's degree - professional practice |
| Campus Setting | City: Midsize |
| Disability Services Student | 3% or less |
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At Duke University, 59.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 54.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $27,415), and 25% receive loans ($4,230 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $11,154. Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Duke University is $22,519 per year. |
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In Fall 2009, 18,774 people applied to Duke University. Of the applicants, 22.0% were admitted (23.0% male & 22.0% female ) and 41.0% accepted (41.0% male and 40.0% female) |
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| Percent of In-State Undergrads | 16.0% |
| Full Time Retention Rate | 97.0% |
| Four-Year Graduation Rate | 86.0% |
| Six-Year Graduation Rate | 94.0% |
| Overall Graduation Rate | 95.0% |
| Admissions | |
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| Yearly Application Deadline | The deadline for Regular Decision is Monday, January 3. Please read our instructions. |
| Admissions Office Phone | (919) 684-2338 |
| Admissions Office Email | undergrad-admissions@duke.edu |
| Admissions Office Address | Duke University Office of Undergraduate Admissions 2138 Campus Drive Box 90586 Durham, North Carolina 27708 |
| Admissions Transfer URL | http://www.admissions.duke.edu/jump/applying/apply_transfer.html |
| Admissions Website | http://http://admit.duke.edu/ (find financial aid info here) |
| Application Website | http://www.admissions.duke.edu/jump/applying/apply.html |
| Application Fee | $75 |
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In order to be accepted to Duke University, you should have:
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| Test Scores | |
| SAT Reading (25th Percentile) | 660 |
| SAT Reading (75th Percentile) | 760 |
| SAT Math (25th Percentile) | 680 |
| SAT Math (75th Percentile) | 780 |
| SAT Writing (25th Percentile) | 660 |
| SAT Writing (75th Percentile) | 760 |
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| Program Name | Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
| Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies | 34 | ||||
| African-American/Black Studies | 7 | ||||
| Area Studies, Other | 25 | ||||
| Women's Studies | 2 | ||||
| Biological and biomedical sciences | 161 | 10 | 43 | ||
| Biochemistry | 2 | 8 | |||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 161 | 4 | 9 | ||
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other | 1 | 10 | |||
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology | 1 | 3 | |||
| Molecular Genetics | 1 | 9 | |||
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 1 | 4 | |||
| Business, management, marketing, and related support services | 765 | 15 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 765 | 15 | |||
| Computer and information sciences and support services | 22 | 11 | 11 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 22 | 11 | 11 | ||
| Engineering | 277 | 204 | 52 | ||
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 140 | 18 | 21 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 28 | 2 | 7 | ||
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | 53 | 48 | 15 | ||
| Engineering, General | 126 | ||||
| Mechanical Engineering | 56 | 10 | 9 | ||
| English language and literature/letters | 84 | 3 | 13 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 78 | 3 | 11 | ||
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | 6 | 2 | |||
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | 11 | 10 | 6 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 6 | 6 | |||
| French Language and Literature | 2 | ||||
| German Language and Literature | 0 | 3 | |||
| Linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Romanian Language and Literature | 0 | ||||
| Russian Language and Literature | 2 | 1 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 6 | ||||
| Health professions and related clinical sciences | 25 | 66 | 154 | 166 | |
| Medicine (MD) | 105 | ||||
| Nurse Anesthetist | 17 | ||||
| Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) | 17 | 66 | 122 | ||
| Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist | 8 | ||||
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | 61 | ||||
| Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician | 15 | ||||
| Legal professions and studies | 280 | ||||
| Law (LLB, JD) | 280 | ||||
| Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities | 79 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 79 | ||||
| Mathematics and statistics | 28 | 22 | 18 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 28 | 9 | 9 | ||
| Statistics, General | 13 | 9 | |||
| Multi/interdisciplinary studies | 17 | ||||
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | 2 | ||||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 15 | ||||
| Natural resources and conservation | 16 | 86 | 20 | ||
| Forestry, General | 4 | ||||
| Natural Resources Management and Policy | 28 | ||||
| Natural Resources/Conservation, General | 16 | 54 | 20 | ||
| Philosophy and religious studies | 31 | 11 | 22 | ||
| Philosophy | 20 | 4 | 7 | ||
| Religion/Religious Studies | 11 | 7 | 15 | ||
| Physical sciences | 72 | 7 | 23 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 54 | 2 | 13 | ||
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 8 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Physics, General | 10 | 3 | 8 | ||
| Psychology | 178 | 11 | 10 | ||
| Psychology, General | 178 | 11 | 10 | ||
| Public administration and social service professions | 145 | 45 | |||
| Public Policy Analysis | 145 | 45 | |||
| Social sciences | 438 | 84 | 30 | ||
| Anthropology | 64 | 4 | 5 | ||
| Economics, General | 218 | 58 | 11 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 106 | 14 | 8 | ||
| Sociology | 50 | 8 | 6 | ||
| Theology and religious vocations | 164 | ||||
| Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv) | 123 | ||||
| Theology/Theological Studies | 41 | ||||
| Visual and performing arts | 45 | 12 | 9 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 29 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 2 | ||||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 9 | ||||
| Music, General | 5 | 11 | 6 | ||
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