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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
About Duke University
Duke University is one of the wealthiest private universities in the world, attracting scholars from all over the globe. A coed, medium-sized, 4-year undergraduate institution, Duke is nestled in the vibrant suburbs of Durham, with most of their student body opting for residential housing.
A brief history
Founded in 1838, Duke was named for the deceased father, Washington Duke, of respected benefactor James Buchanan Duke.
General information
Duke is home to 10 different colleges covering both undergraduate and graduate study, including the highly respected Fuqua School of Business and Pratt School of Engineering.
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Quick facts about Duke
- Undergrad degree: 4 year liberal arts
- Public or Private: Private
- Setting: Suburban
- Residential Status: Primarily on campus
- Number of Undergraduates: 6,682 (approx)
- Number of Freshman: 1,744 (approx)
- Acceptance Rate: 7.8%
Duke By The Numbers
What is Duke's QS World University Ranking?
#25
What is Duke's US News Ranking?
#10
How many undergraduate fields of study does Duke have?
53
What is Duke's Student-Faculty Ratio?
6:1
What percentage of Duke students are international students?
20.9%
What percentage of Duke students live on campus?
85%
What is the median starting salary of Duke graduates?
$65,300 USD
How many varsity sports teams are there at Duke?
27
How hard is it to get into Duke?
Very! Duke’s acceptance rate is below 8%.
