Duke University
Durham, NC. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Durham, NC · Large city |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 6,442 |
| Acceptance rate | 5% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1490–1570 · 49% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1480–1560 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 34–35 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 96% |
| First-year retention | 97% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 6:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $87,072 |
| Application fee | $85 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Decision: Nov 2, 2026
- Regular Decision: Jan 4, 2027
Most popular majors: Social sciences, Engineering, Biology, Computer science, Public policy & social work.
Duke campus map
On campus
Wallace Wade Stadium, Ambler Tennis Stadium, Card Gymnasium, Nasher Museum of Art, Sheffield Tennis Center, Intramural Building, Rubenstein Library, Wilson Recreation Center, Bostock Library.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Chai's, Pho & Poke House, Dunkin', Enzo’s Pizza, Itaewon Grill, Firehouse Subs
- Coffee: Saladelia @Hock Plaza, Baskin-Robbins
- Nightlife: The Northern Spy
- Shops: Jewelsmiths
- Groceries: Walgreens
- Parks: Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Crest Street Park