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Duke University
#1 in Best Colleges in North Carolina
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  • 4 Year
  • DURHAM, NC
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    Duke University Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for Duke?

    Duke admissions is extremely selective with an acceptance rate of 6%. Students that get into Duke have an average SAT score between 1490-1570 or an average ACT score of 34-35. The regular admissions application deadline for Duke is January 2. Interested students can apply for early decision, and the Duke early decision deadline is November 4.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    6%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    24%
    Total Applicants
    50,016
    SAT Range
    1490-1570
    SAT Reading
    730-770
    SAT Math
    760-800
    Students Submitting SAT
    49%
    ACT Range
    34-35
    ACT English
    35-36
    ACT Math
    33-35
    ACT Writing
    8-10
    Students Submitting ACT
    37%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    January 2
    Early Decision Deadline
    November 4
    Early Action Deadline
    Offers Early Decision
    Yes
    Offers Early Action
    No
    Application Fee
    $85
    Application Website
    admissions.duke.edu/apply
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    Yes

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Required
    • High School Rank
      Neither required nor recommended
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Required
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Required
    Poll
    63%
    of students say the admissions process made them feel like the school cared about them as an applicant. 27 responses
    Poll
    78%
    of students feel the admissions process evaluated them individually as a real person, not just a set of numbers. 27 responses
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