At a glance
Average net price
$29,612
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
96.8%
Admission rate
6%
Undergrad size
6,442
In-state tuition
$68,758
Out-of-state tuition
$68,758
Cost of attendance
$87,072
Median earnings (10y)
$97,800
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,548
- ACT midpoint
- 34
- Retention
- 97.9%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
18 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (46%), social sciences (28%), humanities & arts (17%).
- STEM46%
- Health10%
- Humanities & arts17%
- Social sciences28%
- Interdisciplinary13.3%~857 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences13.3%~854 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science12.9%~830 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Biological sciences12.9%~830 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering12.8%~823 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~624 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~430 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology5.3%~342 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Mathematics4.1%~263 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~115 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~112 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~97 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English1.2%~75 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~64 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education0.6%~39 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History0.6%~36 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~27 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~24 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 2,137 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 780 | $115,135 | $13,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 509 | $143,622 | — |
| Law. | First professional | 452 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 410 | $95,695 | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 408 | $94,699 | $13,437 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 379 | $65,409 | $29,000 |
| Engineering-Related Fields. | Master's | 365 | $97,661 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 329 | $20,909 | $12,500 |
| Public Policy Analysis. | Bachelor's | 325 | $51,435 | $10,500 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Master's | 298 | $62,431 | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 284 | — | $12,125 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 281 | — | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Master's | 265 | $40,809 | — |
| Public Policy Analysis. | Master's | 246 | $67,601 | — |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor's | 244 | $108,817 | $14,500 |
| Medicine. | First professional | 237 | — | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. | Master's | 223 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Master's | 206 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 202 | $43,130 | $14,016 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Graduate certificate | 194 | $108,612 | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 191 | $34,195 | $12,645 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 179 | $108,130 | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Master's | 172 | $73,093 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 171 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 169 | $67,573 | $13,894 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | First professional | 167 | — | — |
| International Business. | Master's | 157 | $151,472 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 152 | $71,314 | $10,000 |
| Economics. | Master's | 151 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Graduate certificate | 146 | $57,039 | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 136 | — | $13,000 |
| Statistics. | Bachelor's | 131 | — | $13,500 |
| Computer Engineering. | Master's | 127 | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology. | Master's | 112 | — | — |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other. | Master's | 106 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Graduate certificate | 103 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Master's | 99 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 90 | $33,797 | $11,875 |
| Biology, General. | Master's | 89 | $20,291 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Duke University
Duke University is a large institution located in Durham, North Carolina, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 6,442 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Interdisciplinary, Social sciences, Computer science.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Duke University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $29,612 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $68,758 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $87,072 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 96.8%, a strong completion outcome. 97.9% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $97,800 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Duke University confers degrees and certificates across 18 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Interdisciplinary, Social sciences, Computer science. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (46% of credentials), social sciences (28% of credentials), humanities & arts (17% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Duke University accepts 6% of applicants, making it highly selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,548. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 34.
Location & campus
Set in Durham, North Carolina (city), Duke University draws students from across North Carolina and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Duke University
Q.How much does Duke University cost?
The average net price at Duke University is $29,612 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $87,072.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Duke University?
Duke University has a 6-year graduation rate of 96.8% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Duke University?
Duke University admits 6% of applicants, which is considered highly selective.
Q.How much do Duke University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Duke University graduate earns $97,800 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Duke University?
Published tuition is $68,758 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Duke University located?
Duke University is located in Durham, North Carolina (ZIP 27708).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Duke University at their official website.