Duke University
2025-26
The 2025-26 Common Data Set for Duke University — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. File date from the archived file's embedded modification date: Jun 22, 2026. Subscribe via RSS.
In its 2025-26 report, Duke University says 55,541 first-year students applied and 2,910 were admitted, an acceptance rate of 5.2%. 1,749 admitted students enrolled (60% yield). Enrolled students who sent scores had a middle-50% SAT of 1510–1570 and ACT of 34–35. Compared with 2024-25, applications rose 7.2% (51,795 to 55,541) and the acceptance rate went from 5.7% to 5.2%.
How the class gets assembled.
This school does not report an Early Decision lane, so the flow collapses to the school-reported applicant, admit, and enrolled totals.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | 55,541 | 2,910 | 5% | 1,749 | School-reported totals. |
Application fee: $85. Fee waivers are reported as available.
This school marks applicant interest as Considered. Read yield and wait-list behavior with that policy in mind.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
Nonpayment is the share of Direct Loan borrowers who entered repayment January 2020–May 2025 and were 90+ days delinquent at the FSA pull. It is not the official cohort default rate.
The numbers, as published
General Information
8 TABLESEnrollment And Persistence
6 TABLES| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | 833 | 916 | 0 | Not reported |
| Full-time other first-year degree-seeking | 47 | 43 | 0 | Not reported |
| Full-time all other degree-seeking | 2131 | 2438 | 1 | Not reported |
| Full-time total degree-seeking | 3011 | 3397 | 1 | Not reported |
| Full-time other credit-course undergraduates | 28 | 38 | 1 | Not reported |
| Full-time total undergraduates | 3039 | 3435 | 2 | Not reported |
| Part-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time other first-year degree-seeking | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time all other degree-seeking | 14 | 11 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time total degree-seeking | 14 | 11 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time other credit-course undergraduates | 10 | 14 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time total undergraduates | 24 | 25 | 0 | Not reported |
| Total undergraduates | 3063 | 3460 | 2 | 6525 |
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time first-time degree-seeking | 1838 | 2243 | 8 | Not reported |
| Full-time all other degree-seeking | 2646 | 3364 | 16 | Not reported |
| Full-time other credit-course graduates | 16 | 65 | 0 | Not reported |
| Full-time total graduates | 4500 | 5672 | 24 | Not reported |
| Part-time first-time degree-seeking | 73 | 103 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time all other degree-seeking | 103 | 186 | 2 | Not reported |
| Part-time other credit-course graduates | 62 | 72 | 3 | Not reported |
| Part-time total graduates | 238 | 361 | 5 | Not reported |
| Total graduate students | 4738 | 6033 | 29 | 10800 |
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total full-time students | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total part-time students | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Grand total all students | 7801 | 9493 | 31 | 17325 |
| Measure | First-time first-year | Degree-seeking undergraduates | Total undergraduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents | 193 | 716 | 738 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 197 | 756 | 760 |
| Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 113 | 543 | 549 |
| White, non-Hispanic | 573 | 2125 | 2142 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Asian, non-Hispanic | 439 | 1477 | 1485 |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | Not reported | 4 | 4 |
| Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 102 | 386 | 388 |
| Race and/or ethnicity unknown | 131 | 420 | 452 |
| Total | 1749 | 6434 | 6525 |
| Measure | Number awarded |
|---|---|
| Certificate/diploma | Not reported |
| Associate degrees | Not reported |
| Bachelor's degrees | 2753 |
| Postbachelor's certificates | 850 |
| Master's degrees | 3673 |
| Post-master's certificates | 103 |
| Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship | 426 |
| Doctoral degrees, professional practice | 588 |
| Doctoral degrees, other | Not reported |
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 204 | 188 | 1339 | 1731 |
| Did not persist | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Final cohort | 203 | 188 | 1339 | 1730 |
| Completed in less than four years | 162 | 169 | 1138 | 1469 |
| Completed in less than five years | 18 | 17 | 133 | 168 |
| Completed in less than six years | 5 | 0 | 21 | 26 |
| Total completers | 185 | 186 | 1292 | 1663 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 91.1% | 98.9% | 96.5% | 96.1% |
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 207 | 239 | 1299 | 1745 |
| Did not persist | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Final cohort | 206 | 239 | 1299 | 1744 |
| Completed in less than four years | 167 | 219 | 1127 | 1513 |
| Completed in less than five years | 23 | 11 | 109 | 143 |
| Completed in less than six years | 7 | 5 | 16 | 28 |
| Total completers | 197 | 235 | 1252 | 1684 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 95.6% | 98.3% | 96.4% | 96.6% |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Entering cohort | Not reported |
| Still enrolled next fall | Not reported |
| Retention rate | 97.0% |
First-Time, First-Year Admission
7 TABLESEntrance Exams
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown sex | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 25641 | 29900 | Not reported | 55,541 |
| Admitted | 1390 | 1520 | Not reported | 2,910 |
| Enrolled | 833 | 916 | Not reported | 1,749 |
| Enrolled full-time | 833 | 916 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Enrolled part-time | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Measure | Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Class rank | — | Yes | — | — |
| Academic GPA | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Standardized test scores | — | — | Yes | — |
| Application essay | — | Yes | — | — |
| Recommendations | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Interview | — | — | Yes | — |
| Extracurricular activities | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Talent or ability | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Character and personal qualities | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| First generation | — | — | Yes | — |
| Alumni relation | — | — | Yes | — |
| Geographical residence | — | — | Yes | — |
| State residency | — | — | Yes | — |
| Religious affiliation or commitment | — | — | — | Yes |
| Volunteer work | — | — | Yes | — |
| Work experience | — | — | Yes | — |
| Level of applicant interest | — | — | Yes | — |
| Measure | Percent | Number |
|---|---|---|
| SAT | 48 | 843 |
| ACT | 27 | 473 |
| Measure | 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT composite | 1510 | 1550 | 1570 |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | 740 | 760 | 780 |
| SAT math | 770 | 790 | 790 |
| ACT composite | 34 | 35 | 35 |
| ACT math | 33 | 35 | 35 |
| ACT English | 35 | 36 | 36 |
| ACT Writing | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Reading | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
Transfer Admission
3 TABLES| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 1812 |
| Admitted | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 157 |
| Enrolled | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 92 |
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESStudent Life
4 TABLESAnnual Expenses
4 TABLES| Measure | First-year | All undergraduates |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: in-district | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: in-state | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: out-of-state | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: nonresident | Not reported | Not reported |
| Required fees | 2635.00 | 2635.00 |
| Food and housing, on-campus | 20222.00 | 20222.00 |
| Housing only, on-campus | 11560.00 | 11560.00 |
| Food only, on-campus meal plan | 8662.00 | 8662.00 |
| Comprehensive tuition, food, and housing | Not reported | Not reported |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported |
| Measure | Residents | Commuters living at home | Commuters not living at home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books and supplies | 536.00 | 536.00 | 536.00 |
| Food only | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Housing only | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Food and housing total | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transportation | 778.00 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Other expenses | 1637.00 | 1637.00 | 1637.00 |
Financial Aid
11 TABLES| Measure | First-year full-time | All undergraduates full-time | All undergraduates less-than-full-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institutional non-need grant recipients | 9 | 131 | 0 |
| Average institutional non-need grant | Not reported | 87775 | 0 |
| Athletic grant recipients | 69 | 352 | 0 |
| Average athletic grant | 70483 | 69778 | 0 |
| Measure | First-year full-time | All undergraduates full-time | All undergraduates less-than-full-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree-seeking undergraduates | 1749 | 6526 | Not reported |
| Applied for need-based aid | 987 | 3118 | Not reported |
| Determined to have financial need | 726 | 2702 | Not reported |
| Awarded any aid | 726 | 2702 | Not reported |
| Awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid | 725 | 2683 | Not reported |
| Awarded need-based self-help aid | 552 | 2129 | Not reported |
| Awarded non-need-based scholarship or grant aid | 63 | 181 | Not reported |
| Need fully met | 687 | 2481 | Not reported |
| Average percentage of need met | 100.0 | 100.0 | Not reported |
| Average financial aid package | 83513 | 79797 | Not reported |
| Average need-based scholarship or grant | 76455 | 73694 | Not reported |
| Average need-based self-help award | 7433 | 7594 | Not reported |
| Average need-based loan | 4310 | 4452 | Not reported |
| Measure | Number in class | Percent of class | Average per borrower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any loan program | 409 | 22.9 | 26395 |
| Federal loan programs | 381 | 21.4 | 12593 |
| Institutional loan programs | 41 | 2.3 | 2359 |
| State loan programs | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Private student loans | 88 | 4.9 | 67054 |
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLES| Measure | Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total instructional faculty | 1912 | 75 | 1987 |
| Members of minority groups | 502 | 21 | 523 |
| Females | 858 | 33 | 891 |
| Males | 1054 | 42 | 1096 |
| Nonresidents | 105 | 2 | 107 |
| Doctorate or other terminal degree | 1789 | 53 | 1842 |
| Master's, but not terminal master's | 96 | 8 | 104 |
| Bachelor's degree | 15 | 13 | 28 |
| Unknown or other highest degree | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Stand-alone graduate/professional programs | 639 | 11 | 650 |
| Measure | Class sections | Class subsections |
|---|---|---|
| 2-9 students | 464 | 87 |
| 10-19 students | 464 | 87 |
| 20-29 students | 651 | 259 |
| 30-39 students | 178 | 83 |
| 40-49 students | 113 | 42 |
| 50-99 students | 47 | 12 |
| 100+ students | 76 | 9 |
| Total | 42 | 2 |
Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred
3 TABLES| Measure | Certificate/diploma | Associate | Bachelor's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Natural resources and conservation | Not reported | Not reported | 1.36% |
| Architecture | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Area, ethnic, and gender studies | Not reported | Not reported | 1.18% |
| Communication/journalism | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Communication technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Computer and information sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 14.69% |
| Personal and culinary services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Education | Not reported | Not reported | 1.22% |
| Engineering | Not reported | Not reported | 12.44% |
| Engineering technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | Not reported | Not reported | 1.66% |
| Family and consumer sciences | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Law/legal studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| English | Not reported | Not reported | 1.03% |
| Liberal arts/general studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Library science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Biological/life sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 10.13% |
| Mathematics and statistics | Not reported | Not reported | 5.19% |
| Military science and military technologies | Not reported | Not reported | 28% |
| Interdisciplinary studies | Not reported | Not reported | 14.18% |
| Parks and recreation | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Philosophy and religious studies | Not reported | Not reported | 0.70% |
| Theology and religious vocations | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Physical sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 2.25% |
| Science technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Psychology | Not reported | Not reported | 5.30% |
| Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Public administration and social services | Not reported | Not reported | 6.33% |
| Social sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 13.00% |
| Construction trades | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Mechanic and repair technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Precision production | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transportation and materials moving | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Visual and performing arts | Not reported | Not reported | 1.58% |
| Health professions and related programs | Not reported | Not reported | 6.33% |
| Business/marketing | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| History | Not reported | Not reported | 1.43% |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total | 0.00% | 0.00% | 100.00% |
Source Document
Building something with this data? Use the free API.