A
Excellent
Score: 81/100

Duke University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Durham, North Carolina 27708
🌐 www.duke.edu/
Outcomes
A+
97/100
Affordability
F
24/100
Resources
A+
96/100
Experience
A+
96/100
Prestige
A+
94/100

Quick Stats

17,112
Total Enrollment
96%
Graduation Rate
96%
Retention Rate
6.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
7%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
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🏆 Where Duke University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥈
Engineering/Industrial Management
of 85 schools
🥉
Public Policy Analysis, General
of 59 schools
#4
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
of 100 schools
#5
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
of 100 schools
#6
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
of 100 schools
#6
Computer Engineering, General
of 100 schools
#11
Computer Science
of 100 schools
#14
Law
of 100 schools
#18
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
of 100 schools
#18
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $63,450 $63,450
Room $9,884
Board $7,475
Total Cost (On-Campus) $87,072 $87,072

Financial Aid

56%
Receive Any Aid
11%
Receive Pell Grants
16%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other 1,078 grads/yr Computer Science 484 grads/yr Engineering/Industrial Management 299 grads/yr Public Policy Analysis, General 278 grads/yr Law 277 grads/yr Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 274 grads/yr Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 259 grads/yr Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 253 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 241 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 206 grads/yr Computer Engineering, General 189 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 182 grads/yr Physician Assistant 180 grads/yr Research and Experimental Psychology, Other 152 grads/yr Electrical and Electronics Engineering 140 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 133 grads/yr Medicine 133 grads/yr Theology/Theological Studies 131 grads/yr Natural Resources/Conservation, General 127 grads/yr Statistics, General 121 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Duke University's top programs commonly pursue.

Computer and information systems managers
$171k/yr 667,100 jobs
Computer and information research scientists
$141k/yr 40,300 jobs
Database architects
$136k/yr 66,900 jobs
Software developers
$133k/yr 1,693,800 jobs
Information security analysts
$125k/yr 182,800 jobs
Data scientists
$113k/yr 245,900 jobs
Computer occupations, all other
$109k/yr 472,000 jobs
Software quality assurance analysts and testers
$103k/yr 201,700 jobs

Student Demographics

17,112
Total Students
55%
Women
100%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 36%
Hispanic 8%
Black 7%
Asian 14%
Two or More 5%
Non-Resident 25%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 88%
Hybrid (Some Online) 7%
Fully Online 5%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 100%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Duke University?
Duke University has an acceptance rate of 7%. This makes it a highly selective institution where admission is very competitive.
How much does it cost to attend Duke University?
Tuition at Duke University is $63,450 for in-state students and $63,450 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Duke University?
The graduation rate at Duke University is 96%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Duke University a good school?
Duke University has a Repit College Score of 81/100 (Grade: A). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (A+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (A+): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Duke University?
Duke University has a total enrollment of 17,112 students. Most students (100%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology