Acceptance rate
5.7%
Duke University
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate
Duke is a private university in Durham, North Carolina with 18,023 students and a 5.7% acceptance rate. Admitted students typically score 1500–1570 on the SAT. The school has a 97% six-year graduation rate and 98% first-year retention. Multi/interdisciplinary studies, social sciences, and computer science are the most popular majors, and graduates earn a median of $97,800 ten years after entry.
Enrollment
18,023
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
97%
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The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.
SAT (combined)
1500 – 1570
ACT (composite)
34 – 35
GPA
Not published
$ What You'll Actually Pay
Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).
$0–30k
$735
family income
$30–48k
$0
family income
$48–75k
$5,706
family income
$75–110k
$17,100
family income
$110k+
$54,230
family income
14% receive Pell grants
14% take federal loans
✦ Strongest Programs
The fields Duke University graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.
Multi/Interdisciplinary
13.3%
Social Sciences
13.3%
Computer Science
12.9%
Biology
12.9%
Engineering
12.8%
↗ Outcomes
School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.
Earnings (10 yr)
$97,800
Earnings (6 yr)
$85,792
Completion
97%
Retention
98%
Median debt
$13,000
? Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Duke University?
Duke University has an acceptance rate of 5.7%, making it highly selective.
What SAT score do you need for Duke University?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1500 and 1570 on the SAT. The ACT range is 34–35.
How much does Duke University actually cost?
After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $735 per year, rising to $54,230 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.
What are my chances of getting into Duke University?
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Get my free odds →Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.