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Duke is in a medium-sized city, in Durham, North Carolina. The school has a United Methodist religious affiliation. Duke is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The most common major fields study at Duke include science, engineering, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
The school does not admit all applicants. Of people who applied to Duke in 2005, 22% were accepted. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 660 to 750 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 670 and 780. Duke attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here the school does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at Duke are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.
Duke, in 2005, had 14,075 students (13,720 full-time equivalent).
Most students at the school attend full-time. Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Atlantic Coast Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Duke University
103 Allen Bldg
Durham, NC 27708
General Phone: (919) 684-2813
Admissions Phone: (919) 684-3214
Financial Aid Phone: (919) 684-6225
http://WWW.DUKE.EDU
Duke awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 746 | economics, political science, English, anthropology, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, English language and literature, area studies, ... |
| Business And Management | 671 | business management |
| Engineering | 356 | biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering, civil engineering, various engineering courses |
| Science | 280 | biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, geology, cell biology, anatomical sciences, molecular genetics, ... |
| Law | 266 | law |
| Religion And Philosophy | 216 | ministry, theology, philosophy, religion |
| Therapy And Counseling | 200 | psychology, physical therapy |
| Family And Social Work | 168 | public policy analysis |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 151 | registered nursing, nurse anesthetist |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 133 | conservation, natural resources management, forestry |
| Medicine | 72 | medicine |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 47 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 44 | mathematics, statistics |
| Music | 14 | music |
| Fine Arts | 12 | art history and criticism |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 5 | drama |
| Design | 3 | design and visual communication |
Number of programs and degrees for Duke in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,448 | 38 |
| Master's degree | 1,169 | 36 |
| First-professional degree | 470 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree | 277 | 32 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 20 | 2 |
In 2005, Duke had a total enrollment of 14,075 students (13,720 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 52% |
| Women | 48% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 49% |
| Graduate | 38% |
| First Professional | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 14% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 22% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 15% |
| New York | 9% |
| Florida | 9% |
| Texas | 5% |
| Foreign countries | 5% |
| Maryland | 5% |
| New Jersey | 5% |
| California | 5% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Virginia | 4% |
| Georgia | 3% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Massachusetts | 3% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| South Carolina | 3% |
| State unknown | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 97 % |
Duke offers campus housing for 5,481 of its 13,720 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Durham, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 18,090 | 3,995 | 22% | 1,724 | 43% |
| Men | 9,024 | 2,074 | 23% | 903 | 44% |
| Women | 9,066 | 1,921 | 21% | 821 | 43% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 660 | 750 |
| SAT Math | 670 | 780 |
| ACT Verbal | 29 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 29 | 34 |
| ACT Composite | 29 | 33 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 96% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 32% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (919) 684-3214
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 31,420 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 31,420 |
| Room and board | $ 8,830 |
| Room charge | $ 4,800 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,030 |
| Books and supplies | $ 970 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,680 |
Financial Aid:
Duke participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 292000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (919) 684-6225
Duke has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 356 | $135,268 | 82 | $126,444 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 154 | $91,095 | 83 | $79,258 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 149 | $75,836 | 97 | $59,982 |
| Instructor | academic year | 51 | $40,048 | 79 | $42,478 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 13 | $52,706 | 13 | $48,288 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 723 | $105,410 | 354 | $75,561 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Basketball | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Baseball | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Track | Atlantic Coast Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 173 | 139 | 312 |
| Football | 77 | 0 | 77 |
| Baseball | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| Basketball | 9 | 11 | 20 |
| All Other Sports | 58 | 128 | 186 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forestry, General
Natural Resources Management and Policy
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Engineering, Other
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Policy Analysis
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Anthropology
Area Studies, Other
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Romanian Language and Literature
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse Anesthetist
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Botany/Plant Biology
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Molecular Genetics
Physics, General
Zoology/Animal Biology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Duke Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 1% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships Has hospital on campus NCAA athletic conference member
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