How to Apply to Duke University

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Duke. Duke offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admissionwww.admissions.duke.edu/
Online Applicationadmissions.duke.edu/application/instructions
Financial Aidwww.finaid.duke.edu/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://npc.collegeboard.org/student/app/duke
Veterans Tuitionregistrar.duke.edu/veterans/veterans-education-benefits
Athletichttps://goduke.com/news/2022/8/8/duke-athletics-releases-2021-22-annual-report.aspx
Disability Servicehttps://access.duke.edu/

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Duke and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.

Test Scores Comparison

In 2023, the average SAT score at Duke University is 1,550 and the average ACT score is 34. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Duke University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,540). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
Duke SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
SAT AverageACT Average
Duke University1,55034
Similarly Colleges in Rankings1,54035
All U.S. Colleges1,12368
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges1,13269
4-Years Colleges1,12468
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina1,05460

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

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At Duke University, 859 students submitted SAT scores (49% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,550 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
SAT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing730760770
Mathematics760790800
Total1,4901,550 1,570
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Duke University, 638 students submitted ACT scores (37% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 34 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
ACT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Composite343535
English353536
Mathematics333535

Duke Admission Requirements

The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Duke University. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, and Legacy status.
2 items are Considered if submitted - Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
Admission Requirements for Applying to Duke University
Secondary school GPARequired
Secondary school rankNot Considered
Secondary school recordRequired
Completion of college-preparatory programRequired
RecommendationsRequired
Formal demonstration of competenciesNot Considered
Admission test scoresConsidered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusRequired