Tuition (in-state)$66,300
Student : faculty6:1
Acceptance6%
Enrollment17,600
Walk score60
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Education
| Programs | Public policy, economics, biomedical engineering, biology, nursing |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 96% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Large lecture sections for introductory courses; honors programs and upper-level seminars are smaller. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $66,300 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $66,300 |
| Room and board | $20,000 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 6:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 70–80% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty lecture; graduate instructors lead many discussion sections and labs. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 6:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 96%
Location and walk score
60/ 100
| Setting | College-town campus; most errands walkable or a short bus ride |
|---|---|
| Climate | Four seasons; warm summers and cool winters |
| Getting around | Campus and city bus routes; car optional |
Things to do nearby
- Sarah P. Duke Gardens
- Durham Bulls games
- Eno River hikes
Graduate degrees
| Graduate enrollment | 10,000 |
|---|
- Fuqua MBA
- Duke Law
- School of Medicine
- Pratt engineering MS
- Sanford MPP
- Nicholas School of the Environment
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$80,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months92%
Career servicesCareer Center with industry-specific counselors; Duke Alumni Network mentoring
Top employers of recent graduates
- Deloitte
- Capital One
- Microsoft
- Amazon
- Duke Health
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
84%of students complete an internship or co-op
- DukeEngage funded summer service
- Duke in DC
- Bass Connections research teams
Alumni
| Living alumni | 190,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Employers in the region's largest industries plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms |
Notable graduates
- Tim Cook
- Melinda French Gates
- Grant Hill
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division I |
|---|---|
| Conference | ACC |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports |
Scholarships
Robertson ScholarsFull cost of attendance plus summer funding · Deadline: Nov 15
Need-based grant aidVaries with FAFSA results · Deadline: File FAFSA by the priority date
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