Duke University is a private institution in Durham, North Carolina, enrolling 17,620 students. It admits 5.9% of applicants. The average student pays $31,416 per year after financial aid, against a published cost of $78,176.

Admissions

Acceptance rate: 5.9%
Applicants: 49,523
Admitted: 2,921
SAT (middle 50%): 1490–1560
Yield: 59.7%

Cost and financial aid

Cost of attendance: $78,176
Average net price: $31,416
Tuition and fees: $60,244
Median debt at graduation: $10,885

Academics and campus

Total enrollment: 17,620
Student-faculty ratio: 6:1
Graduation rate: 96%
Freshman retention: 98%
US News rank: #9

After graduation

Median earnings (10 yr): $97,418
Median earnings (6 yr): $82,232
Loan repayment (3 yr): 91.2%

Source: IPEDS and Common Data Set filings. Figures reflect the most recent reporting year available for Duke University.

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