Duke University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$58,085

3.95% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$27,297

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.198%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

5.89%

49,703 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

17,620

96.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

95.9%

1,673 Graduates

About

Duke University is a higher education institution located in Durham County, NC. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Duke University were General Business Administration & Management (764 degrees awarded), Other Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods (380 degrees), and Theological Studies (154 degrees).

In 2021, 6,654 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Duke University. 53% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,875 degrees), 3.47 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (829 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Duke University is $58,085, which is $29,093 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Duke University is $58,085, which is $29,093 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,297.

In 2021, 54% of undergraduate students attending Duke University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 17% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$58,085

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Duke University was $58,085. The cost of tuition at Duke University is $29,093 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Duke University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$27,297

2021 Value

1.36%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Duke University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,297. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Duke University grew by 1.36%.

This chart compares the average net price of Duke University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$17,484

Room and Board

$1,434

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Duke University was of $17,484 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 7.18% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,434. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Duke University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

17%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

54% of undergraduate students at Duke University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 6.9% with respect to 2020, when 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Duke University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.198%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Duke University was 0.198%, which represents 4 out of the 2017 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Duke University received 49,703 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 25.4% annual growth. Out of those 49,703 applicants, 2,927 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 5.89% acceptance rate.

There were 17,620 students enrolled at Duke University in 2021. 47% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Duke University has an overall enrollment yield of 59.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

5.89%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,927

Accepted Out of 49,703

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Duke University was 5.89% (2,927 admissions from 49,703 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 7.74%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 25.4%, while admissions declined by −4.6%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Duke University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

47%

Submission Percentage (2021)

823

Scores Submitted (2021)

47% of enrolled first-time students at Duke University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Duke University had a total enrollment of 17,620 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Duke University is 17,013 students and the part-time enrollment is 607. This means that 96.6% of students enrolled at Duke University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Duke University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 41.1% White, 13.9% Asian, 7.67% Hispanic or Latino, 7.17% Black or African American, 4.54% Two or More Races, 0.289% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0624% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Duke University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (20.2%), followed by White Male (19.7%) and Asian Male (10.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (23.8%), followed by White Male (17.7%) and Asian Female (4.95%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

96.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Duke University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 17,620 students. The full-time enrollment at Duke University is 17,013 and the part-time enrollment is 607. This means that 96.6% of students enrolled at Duke University are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Duke University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

98%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Duke University was 98%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Duke University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Duke University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
7,242 enrolled students
Asian
2,450 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,352 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Duke University is 41.1% White, 13.9% Asian, 7.67% Hispanic or Latino, 7.17% Black or African American, 4.54% Two or More Races, 0.289% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0624% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 681 students (3.86%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 394 more women than men received degrees from Duke University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Duke University is white (2,875 degrees awarded). There were 3.47 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (829 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Duke University is General Business Administration & Management (764 degrees awarded), followed by Other Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods (380 degrees) and Theological Studies (154 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Duke University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (191 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (195 degrees), and Legal (299 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Duke University are Software developers (388,248 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (332,948 people), Other managers (321,403 people), Civil engineers (260,384 people), and Mechanical engineers (190,768 people).

The most specialized majors at Duke University in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (191 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (195 degrees), Legal (299 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (70 degrees), and Engineering (689 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Duke University are Podiatrists, Surgeons, Media and communication workers, all other, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Duke University are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (191 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (195 degrees), Legal (299 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (70 degrees), and Engineering (689 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Duke University are Computer Systems Design (422,701 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (420,192 people), Construction (279,624 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (199,461 people), and Aircraft & parts manufacturing (150,360 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Duke University.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
764 degrees awarded
Other Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods
380 degrees awarded
Theological Studies
154 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at Duke University was General Business Administration & Management with 764 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Duke University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

3,130

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

3,524

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 3,130 degrees were awarded to men at Duke University, which is 0.888 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,524).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Duke University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 464 degrees were awarded to men at Duke University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.46 times more than the 318 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 318 degrees were awarded to men at Duke University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.685 times less than the 464 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

88%

100% Completion Time

95%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 88% of students graduating from Duke University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 95% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 95% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Duke University is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.69% of graduates (45 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,875 degrees awarded
Asian
829 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
490 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Duke University is white (2,875 degrees awarded). There were 3.47 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (829 degrees).

4.18% of degree recipients (278 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
1,569 degrees awarded
White Male
1,306 degrees awarded
Asian Female
417 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Duke University is white female (1,569 degrees awarded). There were 1.2 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1306 degrees).

Operations

Duke University has an endowment valued at nearly $12.7B, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 7.34B (57.8%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, Duke University had a total salary expenditure of 7.07B. Duke University employs 702 Professors, 280 Associate professors and 225 Assistant professors. Most academics at Duke University are Male Professor (504), Female Professor (198), and Male Associate professor (160).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Duke University are: Business and Financial Operations, with 1,064 employees, Management, with 1,060 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 888 employees.

Endowment

$12.7B

2021 Endowment

49.8%

growth from 2020

Duke University has an endowment valued at about $12.7B, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Duke University grew 49.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $12.3B higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Duke University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$3.05B

2021 Salaries

3.97%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Duke University paid a median of $3.05B in salaries, which represents 43.1% of their overall expenditure ($7.07B) and a 3.97% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$223M

Instructional Salaries

1,423

Number of Employees

In 2021, Duke University paid a total of $223M to 1,423 employees working as instructors, which represents 7.33% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

702 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

1,064 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Duke University were Professor with 702 employees, Associate professor with 280 employees, and Assistant professor with 225 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Duke University were Business and Financial Operations with 1,064 employees, Management with 1,060 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 888 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Duke University was Male Professor with 504 employees, Female Professor with 198 employees, and Male Associate professor with 160 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Duke University.