AT DUKE, COLLEGE IS A VERB. Duke isn’t a place to play it safe. It’s not a place to sit on the sidelines or take a back seat to the action. With exceptional academics, enviable spirit, and a community of support, Duke is the ultimate college experience. So be prepared to take the plunge and go all in. Because at Duke, college is a verb.
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Curriculum for the curious . An education without limits 83%OF DUKE STUDENTS PURSUE There’s no right or wrong way to navigate the Duke academic A SECOND MAJOR OR MINOR At Duke, we believe that the education you get outside of the experience within our two undergraduate schools—Trinity College classroom is just as important as the learning you do in it. That’s of Arts & Sciences and Pratt School of Engineering. You can why we encourage all our students to push the boundaries of a combine disciplines, delve into specialized study, or create your . traditional education by discovering new people, places, and ways own individualized degree program within Program II. You can THE FOCUS PROGRAM of thinking, both on campus and out in the world. research, write, act, compete, create, calculate, or champion—
Academic adventures for . because at Duke, we believe that growth comes from exploration. the intellectually curious The Focus Program (FOCUS) is more than a curriculum—it’s
an immersive, interdisciplinary 4,720 . DUKEENGAGE STUDENT learning environment where first- VOLUNTEERS TO DATE year students from both Trinity and Pratt live together and take interrelated seminars organized around a common theme. The program pushes students to grasp the multiple dimensions of complex problems, like environmental pollution, economic competitiveness, human health, and cultural understanding.
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85% . The ultimate college experience Immersive opportunities OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS LIVE ON CAMPUS Our more than 8,600-acre campus, split between the Georgian East This fully funded summer Campus and neo-Gothic West Campus, gives students space to program, open to all roam—both physically and intellectually. But it isn’t just the setting
. undergraduates, prepares EAST CAMPUS AND DURHAM that makes Duke unlike any other university. It’s the feeling: the students to make real impact . kinetic energy of assumptions challenged, connections forged, and A place to call home by placing them in communities creativity sparked. It’s an electricity that inspires passion and action. worldwide for a minimum of All first-year students live on East eight weeks, during which they Campus. A five-minute bus ride work to help address critical from West Campus, East Campus human needs through a range includes 172 acres of open lawns, of civic engagements, including residence halls, research labs, a environmental advocacy, dining hall, café, convenience store, 54%. OF UNDERGRADUATES community outreach, global library, auditorium, and gym. STUDY AWAY health, education, social justice, and more.
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It’s also a short walk to Durham, one . of the nation’s best cities in which IMPACT. to eat, play, and live. As part of Life after Duke North Carolina’s Research Triangle, Our alumni are some of the most interesting and Durham boasts one of the largest accomplished people in the world. They span the globe, concentrations of PhDs and MDs in leading change in fields from technology and business to the world, and is home to scores government and entertainment. As a Duke graduate, you’ll of global companies, including join this creative, ambitious, and enterprising community and IBM, Lenovo, Credit Suisse, and apply the skills and values you’ve developed at Duke toward Cisco. With a thriving high-tech a life of exploration, adventure, and impact. community, a flourishing art scene, and a food culture rivaling major Duke graduates include . metropolitan areas, Durham is a NOBEL great place to call home. 5 . PRIZE WINNERS
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We’ve got your back 7 . OF70% CLASSES HAVE FEWER. GENIUS At Duke, you’ll have tremendous academic freedom, but you THAN 15 STUDENTS GRANTS won’t craft your experience alone. Our faculty and advisors are
truly available and committed to helping you explore subjects . and career opportunities, conduct research, chase excellence in FACULTY ACCESSIBILITY
academics, and ultimately build an education that’s best for you. .
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sleeves and tackle complex societal ABOUT DUKE UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS LEARN MORE, PLAN A VISIT & APPLY AT problems that span disciplines, . demographics, and borders. admissions.duke.edu
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FAST FACTS .
Our students by the numbers . The outstanding individuals who apply for admission to Duke each year continually astound us. We are always excited to welcome a new class into our collaborative community of intellectual explorers.
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. Acceptance rates . OF APPLICATIONS EARLY DECISION TOTAL NUMBER ACCEPTED
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. 41,651 18.4% 3,229.
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7. 8 % . 6.4% . 1,744 .
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WHAT WE SEEK . FINANCIAL SUPPORT. Duke considers applicants within the context of their particular Duke’s Karsh Office of Undergraduate Financial Support does more circumstances and the applicant pool as a whole. than offer financial aid. We offer support.
.. . Academic qualifications are just one TESTING Our goal is to ensure that students have KEY FACTS part of a complex process that includes a the resources to attend and thrive— • ACT or SAT is not required; no • More than 50% of all students. receive comprehensive review of each part of the from application to graduation and all minimum . score requirement some form of financial aid admissions application. Successful applicants . the experiences in between. We practice . • The writing section is optional • 64% of students graduate debt-free tend to show: need-blind admissions for U.S. Citizens, • Applicants may elect score choice. If Permanent Residents, and undocumented • Loans vary by need,.. but are capped • Engagement with. ideas, people, and multiple scores are reported, we will use students, and will meet 100% of the at $5,000 per year their community the highest scores from each section of demonstrated need of all admitted students. • No parent contribution is expected for.
• Interest in being. challenged intellectually the SAT and the highest sub-scores . families with incomes below $60,000 and personally from the ACT to recalculate the . HOW IT WORKS • U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents • Drive to make an impact composite
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• Applicants may self-report test scores . • Imagination, . creativity, curiosity, and a or MyinTuition calculators on their application at any time sense of fun
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• Complete your FAFSA and CSS . • We do not require SAT Subject Tests • All applicants are automatically considered • Openness to opportunities Profile applications for Duke’s limited merit scholarships
ABOUT THE APPLICANT QUALIFICATION PROCESS . • Wait to hear from Karsh about your aid
LEARN MORE AT admissions.duke.edu . APPLICATION DEADLINES. ANNUAL COSTS
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. offer, which is calculated based on the Early Decision: November 1 • Tuition & Fees: $58,198
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Decision notification by December. 15 and your expected family contribution • Room: $8,924 • Four years of English and at least three .
Regular Decision: January . 2
years of mathematics, natural sciences,. • Review your offer and reach out to us if • Board: $8,076 Decision notification: April 1
your financial circumstances. have changed foreign language, and social studies • Books, Supplies &. Personal • At least five academic courses per year since your initial application Expenses: $3,410
• Students applying to the Pratt School of • Transportation:. Dependent upon
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Engineering must have taken calculus; . physics is strongly recommended • Estimated Cost of Attendance: $78,608
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. AFRICAN & AFRICAN EARTH & OCEAN SCIENCES GLOBAL CULTURAL STUDIES. PHYSICS . CERTIFICATES AMERICAN STUDIES Major: Earth & Ocean Sciences,. BS; Major: Global Cultural Studies,. BA Major: Physics,. BA; Physics, BS
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. Major: African & African American Earth & Ocean Sciences, BA .. Minor: Global Cultural Studies Minor: Physics AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
. . Studies, BA . Minor: Earth & Ocean Sciences (PRATT STUDENTS ONLY) Minor: African & African American Studies . GLOBAL HEALTH . POLITICAL SCIENCE . ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING
. ECONOMICS .. Global Health,. Co-major Political Science,. BA Major: Major: . (CIVIL ENGINEERING
. ART HISTORY Major: Economics,. BS; Economics, BA Minor: Global Health Minor: Political Science MAJORS ONLY)
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. Major: Art History, BA Minor: Economics . Minor: Art History . GREEK . PROGRAM II (TRINITY ONLY). ARTS OF THE MOVING IMAGE
. EDUCATION Minor: Greek Major: Program II, BS; Program II, BA
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. BIOLOGY Major: Electrical & Computer Engineering, BSE . INTERDEPARTMENTAL MAJOR PUBLIC POLICY STUDIES DOCUMENTARY STUDIES
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. BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING Minor: Energy Engineering INTERNATIONAL COMPARATIVE Major: Religious Studies,. BA Major: Biomedical Engineering, BSE . STUDIES Minor: Religious Studies ETHICS & SOCIETY
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. . ENTREPRENEURSHIP . Minor: Chemistry POLICY Major: Linguistics, BA Minor: Turkish Culture & Language; .
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