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Duke University
Explore admissions details for Duke University, including acceptance rate, tuition, net price, testing data, student size, and an estimated 4.0 GPA fit range that can be used with your converter results.
About Duke University
Duke University is a private nonprofit institution in Durham, NC. It is listed as a bachelor's degree institution in the current dataset. Based on the latest available data, Duke University is highly selective with an acceptance rate of 7%. Reported student size is about 6,417, which helps frame the scale of the campus experience.
Duke University is included here as part of the CalcmyGPA US school discovery directory, which is designed to help students compare acceptance rate, tuition, SAT and ACT ranges, student size, and GPA-fit guidance in one place. If you are researching whether Duke University should be a reach, match, or stronger-fit option, this profile gives a faster planning summary before you move into application strategy.
Acceptance Rate
7%
Average SAT
1,539
Average ACT
34
Student Size
6,417
In-State Tuition
$65,805
Out-of-State Tuition
$65,805
Duke University Acceptance Rate, SAT, ACT, and Admissions Data
Duke University sits in the highly selective range with an acceptance rate of 7%. The average SAT shown here is 1,539, and the midpoint ACT composite is 34. Graduation rate is 96%, which adds useful perspective beyond admissions alone.
Admissions data matters because school selectivity is rarely about one number alone. For Duke University, acceptance rate, SAT or ACT ranges, and graduation-rate signals work better when read together, especially for students comparing several US schools with similar reputations, cost, or GPA expectations.
Acceptance
7%
Graduation Rate
96%
SAT Average
1,539
ACT Composite
34
SAT Reading
745
SAT Math
768
Graduation Rate
96%
Control
Private Nonprofit
Duke University Tuition, Net Price, and Cost of Attendance
Duke University reports in-state tuition of $65,805 and out-of-state tuition of $65,805. Average net price is $34,454, which can be more useful than sticker tuition when comparing affordability. Estimated annual cost of attendance is $82,749 before individual aid differences. Median debt for completers is $13,000.
Cost is often where school lists change the most. This Duke University cost section is meant to help you compare tuition, average net price, and overall attendance cost more naturally, so you can judge whether the school looks realistic financially before spending more time on essays, applications, or score comparisons.
In-State Tuition
$65,805
Out-of-State Tuition
$65,805
Average Net Price
$34,454
Attendance Cost
$82,749
Average Net Price
$34,454
Cost of Attendance
$82,749
Median Debt
$13,000
Duke University Student Size, Graduation Rate, and Outcomes
Duke University enrolls about 6,417 students. Private Nonprofit control can affect tuition structure, funding, and campus priorities. Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $97,800.
Student size and outcomes add important perspective that pure admissions numbers miss. For many applicants, the right US school is not just about getting in, but also about campus scale, graduation success, and longer-term earnings potential, which is why this Duke University profile keeps those factors visible before you drill into calculators or related schools.
Student Size
6,417
Median Earnings
$97,800
Duke University GPA Requirements and Academic Fit
A practical GPA floor for discovery purposes is around 3.85 on the 4.0 scale. A stronger target is around 3.95 to improve fit. This is an estimate used to turn converter results into school suggestions, not an official admissions guarantee.
The GPA fit range on this page is not an official minimum from Duke University. It is a planning layer that helps you compare your converted 4.0 GPA against other US school profiles in a more practical way. That makes it useful for deciding whether Duke University looks more like a reach, match, or stronger-fit school inside the wider directory.
Duke University should be treated as a reach-oriented school for most applicants. Strong grades, testing, and the rest of the application profile matter heavily.
Estimated Floor
3.85
Recommended GPA
3.95
Estimated Floor
3.85
Recommended GPA
3.95
How to Apply to Duke University Strategically
Use this section as a quick application guide before you decide whether Duke University belongs in your reach, match, or safety group. The goal is to keep admissions fit, affordability, and official requirements in view at the same time.
Check your fit before treating it as a match
Treat Duke University as a higher-selectivity target and balance your list with match and safety schools instead of assuming one strong number is enough.
Review cost early, not after you apply
Look at tuition, net price, and overall attendance cost early so affordability is part of the decision from the start, not something you discover after you are already committed.
Confirm official requirements on the school website
Use the official admissions and financial-aid pages for final requirements, deadlines, prerequisite expectations, and any updated testing or application-policy changes.
Duke University GPA, Current Grade, Final Exam, and Planner Calculators
Duke University Admissions, GPA, Tuition, and FAQ
What is the acceptance rate at Duke University?
Duke University currently shows an acceptance rate of 7% in this dataset.
How competitive is Duke University?
Duke University should be treated as a reach-oriented school for most applicants. Strong grades, testing, and the rest of the application profile matter heavily.
What GPA is competitive for Duke University?
This page estimates a discovery fit band around 3.85 to 3.95 on the 4.0 scale. These are guidance estimates, not official minimums.
How much does Duke University cost?
Duke University reports in-state tuition of $65,805, out-of-state tuition of $65,805, and an average net price of $34,454.
What test scores are shown for Duke University?
Duke University shows an average SAT of 1,539 and an ACT composite midpoint of 34.
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