College Featured at JCAS: Duke


Duke Featured at JCAS

Institution Name: Duke University


Location: Durham, North Carolina

Institution Type: Private research university that was founded by Methodists and Quakers in 1838


Undergraduate Student Body Population: 14,950 students


Student To Faculty Ratio: 7:1


Average Class Size: 73% of classes have fewer than 20 students


Academic Calendar: Fall, Spring, Summer

Most Popular Majors: Public Policy, Economics, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Psychology


Study Abroad: Yes, Duke University has both International and Domestic Study Away Programs.


Sports: Yes, Duke has has 26 NCAA varsity teams which compete at the Division I level in the Atlantic Coast Conference.


Campus Housing/Greek Life: Duke University has a three-year undergraduate residency requirement. The fourth year, students may live off-campus. In addition to the housing, there are more than 40 dining facilities. Greek life is also available.

Popular Clubs & Activities: Duke has over 800 student-led organizations. Organizations range from Adopt A Grandparent (AAG) to Bench and Pre-Law Society to Club Tennis to Deja Blue (an acapella group).

Acceptance Rate: 11%


Admissions Requirements: Common Application (supplement required) or Universal College Application, must submit ACT with writing or SAT and two SAT Subject Tests, CSS Profile, transcript, essay or personal statement, 2 teacher letters of recommendation, and 1 counselor recommendation, Interview (not always possible - supplement an addition recommendation)


Early Decision: Yes, Deadline for Early Decision I = November 1st and Regular Decision = December 20th (for priority consideration in alumni interview) or January 3rd.


Tuition: Tuition = $49,498 Room & Board = $14,690 Books and Personal = $3,466


Financial Aid: Duke meets meets 100% of all financial needs. 55% of undergraduate students do not pay the full cost.


Graduation Rate: 87.1% (4-year graduation rate)



Admissions Representative Attending JCAS: Joshua Chester, Admissions Officer

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