Duke University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$66,325

4.53% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$21,981

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

5.71%

51,795 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

17,499

96.9% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

96.8%

1,684 Graduates

About

Duke University is a higher education institution located in Durham County, NC. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Duke University were Other Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods (1,062 degrees awarded), Engineering & Industrial Management (298 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (241 degrees).

In 2024, 7,761 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Duke University. 54.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,860 degrees), 2.89 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (988 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Duke University is $66,325, which is $34,405 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Duke University is $66,325, which is $34,405 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,981.

In 2024, 53% of undergraduate students attending Duke University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 14% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$66,325

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Duke University was $66,325. The cost of tuition at Duke University is $34,405 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Duke University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,981

2024 Value

6.15%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Duke University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,981. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Duke University grew by 6.15%.

This chart compares the average net price of Duke University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$17,458

Room and Board

$1,602

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Duke University was of $17,458 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4.85% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,602. The cost of books and supplies increased by 11.7% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Duke University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

14%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

53% of undergraduate students at Duke University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.92% with respect to 2023, when 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Duke University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Duke University received 51,795 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 11.7% annual growth. Out of those 51,795 applicants, 2,957 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 5.71% acceptance rate.

There were 17,499 students enrolled at Duke University in 2024. 48% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Duke University has an overall enrollment yield of 58.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

5.71%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

2,957

Accepted Out of 51,795

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Duke University was 5.71% (2,957 admissions from 51,795 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 6.78%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 11.7%, while admissions declined by 5.98%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Duke University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

48%

Submission Percentage (2024)

824

Scores Submitted (2024)

48% of enrolled first-time students at Duke University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Duke University had a total enrollment of 17,499 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Duke University is 16,956 students and the part-time enrollment is 543. This means that 96.9% of students enrolled at Duke University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Duke University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 35.1% White, 13.9% Asian, 8.05% Hispanic or Latino, 7.52% Black or African American, 5.1% Two or More Races, 0.166% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0686% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Duke University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (18.9%), followed by White Male (16.6%) and Asian Female (11.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (21.7%), followed by White Male (14.3%) and Asian Female (5.35%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

96.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Duke University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 17,499 students. The full-time enrollment at Duke University is 16,956 and the part-time enrollment is 543. This means that 96.9% of students enrolled at Duke University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Duke University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

98%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Duke University was 98%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Duke University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Duke University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
6,138 enrolled students
Asian
2,432 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,408 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Duke University is 35.1% White, 13.9% Asian, 8.05% Hispanic or Latino, 7.52% Black or African American, 5.1% Two or More Races, 0.166% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0686% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 755 students (4.31%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 679 more women than men received degrees from Duke University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Duke University is white (2,860 degrees awarded). There were 2.89 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (988 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Duke University is Other Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods (1,062 degrees awarded), followed by Engineering & Industrial Management (298 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (241 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Duke University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Natural Resources & Conservation (225 degrees awarded), Theology (176 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (70 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Duke University are Other managers (104,712 people), Software developers (97,490 people), Clergy (80,768 people), Postsecondary teachers (70,302 people), and Secondary school teachers (64,673 people).

The most specialized majors at Duke University in 2024 are Natural Resources & Conservation (225 degrees awarded), Theology (176 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (70 degrees), Engineering Technologies (424 degrees), and Math & Statistics (209 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Duke University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Logisticians, and Economists

The most specialized majors at Duke University are Natural Resources & Conservation (225 degrees awarded), Theology (176 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (70 degrees), Engineering Technologies (424 degrees), and Math & Statistics (209 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Duke University are Elementary & secondary schools (167,409 people), Computer Systems Design (136,571 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (131,358 people), Religious organizations (89,976 people), and Construction (69,655 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Duke University.

Most Common (2024)

Computer Science
421 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
259 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
206 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Duke University was Computer Science with 421 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Duke University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

3,541

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

4,220

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 3,541 degrees were awarded to men at Duke University, which is 0.839 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (4,220).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Duke University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 558 degrees were awarded to men at Duke University in Other Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods, which is 1.07 times more than the 520 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 520 degrees were awarded to men at Duke University in Other Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods, which is 0.932 times less than the 558 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

91%

100% Completion Time

97%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 91% of students graduating from Duke University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 97% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 97% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Duke University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.93% of graduates (83 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,860 degrees awarded
Asian
988 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
537 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Duke University is white (2,860 degrees awarded). There were 2.89 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (988 degrees).

2.67% of degree recipients (207 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,606 degrees awarded
White Female
1,592 degrees awarded
White Female
1,569 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Duke University is white female (1,606 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,592 degrees).

Operations

Duke University has an endowment valued at nearly $11.9B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.57B (13.2%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Duke University had a total salary expenditure of 10.3B. Duke University employs 714 Professors, 281 Associate professors and 272 Assistant professors. Most academics at Duke University are Male Professor (502), Female Professor (212), and Male Associate professor (153).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Duke University are: Management, with 1,330 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 1,295 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 787 employees.

Endowment

$11.9B

2024 Endowment

2.48%

growth from 2023

Duke University has an endowment valued at about $11.9B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Duke University grew 2.48% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $11.6B higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Duke University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$4.69B

2024 Salaries

30%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Duke University paid a median of $4.69B in salaries, which represents 45.5% of their overall expenditure ($10.3B) and a 30% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 11.1% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 6.58% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$267M

Instructional Salaries

1,512

Number of Employees

In 2024, Duke University paid a total of $267M to 1,512 employees working as instructors, which represents 5.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Duke University were Management with 1,330 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 1,295 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 787 employees.

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