Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002920
- Phone: (704) 894-2000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
7.60%FINANCIAL AID RATE
66%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
6:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
4FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$45,457Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Duke University
405 N. Main Street, Davidson, NC
Duke University, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Durham, NC, the school resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Approximately 15,000 students are enrolled annually at Duke University.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs Duke University offers:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Legal Professions And Studies
- Public Administration And Social Services
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Social Sciences
To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then studied by the admissions office. The most common test scores among students admitted to Duke University are in the range of 30 - 34 for the ACT exam, or 2020 - 2300 for the SAT exam. Competition for admissions among applicants is high, given that only 20% of students who applied are admitted to the school. More information regarding admissions can be found at admissions.duke.edu.
Tuition is approximately $46,000 for the year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's net price calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $7,400. Students at Duke University may qualify for aid which is usually loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The mascot for Duke University is the "Blue Devils", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through oversight by the NCAA. Available sports offered may include the following:
- Baseball (NCAA Division I-A)
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-A)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-A)
- Fencing (NCAA Division I-A)
Students who would like to learn more about Duke University can take a look at their website at http://www.duke.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the candidates Duke University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Duke University is around 17,000 students, with undergraduate students making up about 40% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- The estimated tuition range is around $56,000-$67,000 per year
- Per unit charges are around $1,900 for part time students
- May provide a prepaid tuition option, which allows tuition to be purchased at current rates for enrollment at a future date
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 66% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 52% | $52,681 |
Receiving Student Loans | 25% | $7,502 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Duke University may provide services including:- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Assisting students to find work
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
Campus: Duke University Medical Center
- Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) & Supervisory CPE Program
- * Accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc., Accreditation Commission (since 1974)
Campus: Duke University
- Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Law Program
- Medical (M.D.) Program
- Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- Theology (Ministry) Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
Duke University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I-FBS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Atlantic Coast Conference)
- Basketball (Atlantic Coast Conference)
- Track and Field (Atlantic Coast Conference)
- Fencing
- Field Hockey
- Football (Atlantic Coast Conference)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Duke University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, D)
- Neuroscience (B, D)
- Biostatistics (B, D, M)
- Pharmacology (D)
- Biochemistry (D)
- Biophysics (B)
- Marine Biology (D)
- Immunology (D, M)
Business and Marketing Studies
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B, D, M)
Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Electrical Engineering (D, M)
- Mechanical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Civil Engineering (B, D, M)
- Materials Engineering
Engineering Technology
English Language and Literature
- English (B, D, M)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
- Women's Studies (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B)
- Medicine (D)
- Physician Assistant (M)
- Physical Therapy (D)
- Adult Health Nurse (C, D, M)
- Family Practice Nurse (C, D, M)
- Pediatric Nursing (C, M)
- Health Informatics (M)
- Nursing Administration (M)
- Nurse Anesthetist (D)
- Nursing Education (M)
- Nursing Science (D)
- Ophthalmic Technician (C)
- Healthcare Administration
History
- History (B, D, M)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Legal Professions and Studies
- Law (D)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (M)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Statistics (B, D, M)
- Math (B, D, M)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Christian Studies (M)
- Philosophy (B, D)
- Religious Studies (B, D, M)
Psychology
- Psychology (B, D, M)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Public Policy (B, D, M)
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B, D, M)
- International Relations (M)
- Sociology (B, D, M)
- Anthropology (B, D, M)
- Economics (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Art History (B, D)
- Music (B, D, M)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Dance
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Duke University.
- Meredith College in Marion, NC (23 miles away)
- Shaw University in Pinehurst, NC (26 miles away)
- Saint Augustine's University in Salisbury, NC (27 miles away)
- Campbell University Inc in Hudson, NC (39 miles away)
- Bennett College for Women in Belmont, NC (41 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
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- Review a list of North Carolina Bible and Christian Colleges
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002920
- Phone: (704) 894-2000
- School Homepage