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Private Non-Profit4-Yearmedium campus
Duke University
Durham, NC
4.6Exceptional
7%
Highly Selective
96%
Graduation
About Duke University
Duke University is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Durham, North Carolina. With an enrollment of approximately 6,417 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. Duke University is one of the most selective institutions in the country, admitting only 7% of applicants. It boasts an exceptional 96% graduation rate, among the highest in the nation. Graduates earn a median salary of $97,800 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $34,454 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
7%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
96%
Enrollment
6,417
Total students
Median Earnings
$97,800
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$65,805
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$65,805
Per year
Average Net Price
$34,454
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1510–1570
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
34 – 35
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1510
Median
1528
75th
1570
4001600
SAT Math
25th
770
Median
768
75th
800
200800
ACT Composite
25th
34
Median
34
75th
35
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$65,805/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$34,454/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$137,816
10-Year Earnings
$978,000
ROI Multiple
7.1×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Duke University
Student Outcomes
96%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$98k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
6,417
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
