Early Decision
Fall 2026
Duke University
Durham, NC, US🇺🇸
Stories from students at Duke University
Duke University 🇺🇸
Durham, US
Longing home: My journey from a volunteer in Syria to a full ride to Duke University
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Back to North Carolina: A Full Ride to Duke After My Exchange Year
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Location & Campus
Gender Distribution
Fall 2023 undergraduate% of International Students
2021-2022 undergraduateDuke University is located in Large City of Durham, NC, US🇺🇸
Admissions
Deadlines
- Regular DecisionFall 2026
Acceptance Rate
Fall 2021 undergraduateInternational
Overall
Overall ED
Test Scores SAT/ACT
Test Policy for Fall 2023: SAT/ACT Required
SAT
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
740770
Math
770800
ACT
Composite
3435
Relative Importance of Factors in Admission Decisions
Academic Factors
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | ✓ | |||
| Class rank | ||||
| Academic GPA | ✓ | |||
| Standardized test scores | ✓ | |||
| Application essay | ✓ | |||
| Recommendation(s) | ✓ |
Non-Academic Factors
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interview | ✓ | |||
| Extracurricular activities | ✓ | |||
| Talent/ability | ✓ | |||
| Character/personal qualities | ✓ | |||
| First generation | ✓ | |||
| Alumni/ae relation | ✓ | |||
| Geographical residence | ✓ | |||
| State residency | ✓ | |||
| Religious affiliation/commitment | ✓ | |||
| Volunteer work | ✓ | |||
| Work experience | ✓ | |||
| Level of applicant’s interest | ✓ |
Costs & Aid
$87,072Total Cost (On Campus)
$14,747Average Cost After Aid (On Campus)
| Estimated expenses | Academic year 2023-24 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate tuition and fees | $65,805 |
| Books and supplies | $1,602 |
| On-campus housing | $17,458 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,207 |
| Total | $87,072 |
Rankings
#6U.S. News Best National University Rankings 2025
#27Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025
#61QS World University Rankings 2025
Fields of Study
Students graduated in 2022-2023