Common Data Set
2024-2025Data below is extracted from Duke University's official Common Data Set filing (2024-2025). The CDS is a standardized survey completed annually by colleges to provide consistent data on admissions, enrollment, costs, and financial aid.
Applicant Funnel
Admission Rate
5.7%
Total Applicants
51,795
Total Admitted
2,957
Total Enrolled
1,740
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 24,298 | 27,497 | 51,795 |
| Admitted | 1,388 | 1,569 | 2,957 |
| Enrolled | 824 | 916 | 1,740 |
Early Admissions
Early Decision
Deadline: 11-1
Applied6,013
Admitted1,042
Admission Factors
How Duke University rates each factor in admissions decisions.
Very Important
GPARecommendationsEssay
Important
Class RankTest ScoresExtracurricularsTalent/AbilityCharacter/Personal Qualities
Considered
InterviewVolunteer WorkWork ExperienceLegacy/Alumni RelationGeographic ResidenceState ResidencyFirst GenerationDemonstrated Interest
Not Considered
Religious AffiliationRace/Ethnicity
Test Scores
Policy: considered if submitted
SAT Composite (25th–75th)740–770
8001600
SAT EBRW (25th–75th)760–780
200800
SAT Math (25th–75th)760–800
200800
ACT Composite (25th–75th)34–35
136
ACT English (25th–75th)35–35
136
ACT Math (25th–75th)32–35
136
Submitting SAT: 48%
Submitting ACT: 30%
GPA Distribution
Costs (CDS-Reported)
Tuition (In-State)
$70,265
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$70,265
Required Fees
$2,907
Room & Board
$19,247
Books & Supplies
$536
Total COA (In-State)
$92,955
Total COA (Out-of-State)
$92,955
Financial Aid
Avg Scholarship
$70,439
Avg % Need Met
100%
Avg Debt at Graduation
$27,515
% Graduating with Debt
25.14%
Graduation Rates
4-Year Rate
96.8%
6-Year Rate
96.8%
Special Study Options
Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilitiesCross-registrationDouble majorExchange student program (domestic)Independent studyInternshipsUndergraduate Research
Data extracted from the Duke University Common Data Set (2024-2025). Extraction coverage: 74.1%. View original PDF.
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