Duke University
Founded 1838
President Vincent Price (President)
Fees USD 62,688
Acceptance Rate Very Selective (<20%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Duke University is a private research university founded in 1838 in Durham, North Carolina. Consistently ranked among the top 10 universities in the United States and top 15 in the world, Duke enrolls 17,000 students. Duke Medical Center is one of the top hospitals in the US, and the Fuqua School of Business is consistently ranked among the world’s top MBA programs. Duke is famous for its iconic Blue Devils basketball program and rivalry with UNC Chapel Hill.
Schools
- Fuqua School of Business — Top-10 MBA globally; exceptional finance and entrepreneurship
- School of Law — Top-10 US law school; strong intellectual property and international law
- School of Medicine — Top-10 US medical school; Duke Health system
- Sanford School of Public Policy — Top-5 public policy school in the US
- Nicholas School of the Environment — Top environmental science school in the US
- Pratt School of Engineering — Top-20 engineering school
How to Apply
- Application: Common App | Acceptance Rate: ~6% | Tuition: ~$62,688 | Meets 100% of need
Key Deadlines
- Early Decision: November 1 | Regular Decision: January 2