Duke University

Website Address: www.duke.edu

School Type:

Top National University

Location and Campus Setting:

Duke is set on a big, lush, beautiful campus with lots of green, located in the North Carolina forest. The university is positioned at one corner of the famed Research Triangle, along with the University of North Carolina and North Carolina State.

Admissions Numbers:

• Standardized Tests 25-75 Percentile Ranges:

  • SAT Math: 670-780

  • SAT Verbal: 660-750
  • ACT: 29-33
• Percent of Applicants Admitted: 22.1%
• Percent of Admitted Students Enrolled: 43.2%

Undergraduate Class Size:

Approximately 1600 students per class

Breakdown by Gender:

52% Male, 48% Female

Fees:

• Tuition: ,420
• Books and Supplies: 0
• Room and Board: 30
• Other Expenses: 80

Financial Aid:

Students Receiving Aid:

• Federal Grants: 11%
• State/Local Grants: 18%  
• Institutional Grants: 42%
• Student Loans: 34%

Top Majors: Economics, Public Policy, Engineering