Duke University
Durham, NC · Private · 6,717 undergraduates · founded 1838
Admissions
Middle 50% is the range between the 25th and 75th percentile of enrolled students who submitted scores. Testing policies change; confirm the current policy with Duke. Reading test scores →
Cost
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $735 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $-361 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $5,706 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $17,100 |
| Over $110,000 | $54,230 |
Averages for students receiving federal aid. Use the net price calculator on Duke’s website for an estimate for your family. Paying for college →
Outcomes
Students
Undergraduates by race and ethnicity
White35%
Asian22%
Hispanic or Latino11%
International11%
Black8.7%
Two or more races7.4%
Unknown5.4%
Largest majors
Departments →| Program | Graduates per year | Median earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 410 | $195,8094 years after graduating |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 281 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 224 | $87,7634 years after graduating |
| Economics | 199 | $161,1494 years after graduating |
| Biology, General | 169 | $83,1924 years after graduating |
| Public Policy Analysis | 144 | $103,0714 years after graduating |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 133 | $39,3591 year after graduating |
| Political Science and Government | 111 | $88,4594 years after graduating |
| Computer Engineering | 110 | $174,5224 years after graduating |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 102 | $105,9214 years after graduating |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, most recent data as of October 2026. These figures are federal data, not student ratings.