Duke University, NC
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Large • Highly Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Affiliated with the United Methodist Church
Main Campus
Duke University Rankings
Affordability48
Selectivity98
Retention95
Graduation96
Earnings98
Diversity89
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Duke University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences15%
Computer and Information Sciences8%
Education3%
Engineering15%
Engineering Technologies<1%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs7%
History2%
Mathematics and Statistics3%
Natural Resources and Conservation2%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology7%
Public Administration and Social Service10%
Social Sciences19%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Duke University
9%
Admission Rate
770
Median SAT Math
740
Median SAT Reading
34
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)740–800
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)710–770
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)33–35
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Duke University
$56K
In-State Tuition
$56K
Out-of-State Tuition
$72K
Average Total Cost
$23K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $-3K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $-3K | $13K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $3K | $14K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $15K | $17K | $19K |
| >$110K | $46K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Duke University
20%
Receive Federal Loans
$12K
Median Federal Debt
89%
Repayment Rate
$131
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 29% | 58% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 17% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 12% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 33% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $13K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $12K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $12K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $8K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $13K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $26K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $20K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $4K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $2K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 88% | 35% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 89% | 40% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 92% | 47% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 93% | 54% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Duke University
98%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
2%
Withdrawal Rate
95%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 87% | 29% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 95% | 43% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 95% | 45% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 96% | 40% | 53% |
| Black | 95% | 32% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 97% | 43% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 93% | 41% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 28% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 41% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 91% | 46% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 95% | 36% | 44% |
| Other race | 90% | 38% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Duke University
94%
Employment Rate
$76K
Median Salary
$46K
25 Pctl Salary
$117K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 86% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 94% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 93% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $20K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $46K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $76K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $117K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $177K | $50K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $76K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $77K | $28K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $84K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at Duke University
6,596
Undergraduates
98%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
9,924
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 50% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 50% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 22% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 10% | 33% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 42% | 47% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9% | 7% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 10% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 4% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 18% | 47% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 11% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| >$110K | 41% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Duke University, NC
Watts School of Nursing
2 miles, N
Bull City Durham Beauty and Barber College
3 miles, E
North Carolina Central University
3 miles, SE
Durham Beauty Academy
3 miles, SW