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Duke University

Durham, North Carolina · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$85,792

Acceptance Rate

7%

Graduation Rate

96%

Annual Tuition

$65,805

At a Glance

Total Students

6,417

Retention Rate

96%

Faculty Ratio

6

Financial Aid

16%

Median Debt

$13,000

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Duke University is a private, non-profit institution with a student body of 6,417. The university has a highly selective admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 6.8%. Duke boasts a high graduation rate of 96.2% and a strong retention rate of 96.2%. The annual in-state tuition is $65,805.

Graduates of Duke University experience strong financial outcomes. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $74,497, increasing to $85,792 after five years and $97,800 after ten years. The median debt for students is $13,000, and 16.3% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$74k

1 YEAR

$86k

5 YEARS

$98k

10 YEARS

Top 2% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Duke University alumni earn a median salary of $74,497. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $85,792, and ten years after graduation, median earnings reach $97,800. The median debt for graduates is $13,000.

Duke University has a high retention rate of 96.2% and a graduation rate of 96.2%. The university has a low acceptance rate of 6.8%. The in-state tuition is $65,805, and 16.3% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

Durham, North Carolina

Durham, NC 27708

Duke University is located in Durham, North Carolina. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Duke University has an acceptance rate of 6.8%.