Duke University
Durham, NC
Source: Common Data Set 2025-26 / college site, verified November 12, 2026. Verify deadlines on the college's official site.
At a glance
Acceptance by major
Acceptance varies by intended major. These are the majors in this dataset for Duke University.
| Major | Acceptance rate |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 5% |
| Economics | 7% |
| Biology | 6% |
SAT & ACT middle-50 ranges
The middle 50% of admitted students scored in these ranges.
| Test | Middle-50 range |
|---|---|
| SAT total | 1490–1560 |
| SAT Math | 770–800 |
| SAT Reading & Writing | 730–780 |
| ACT composite | 34–35 |
Test policy: Test optional.
Application deadlines
The deadlines in this dataset for Duke University.
- Early DecisionNovember 1, 2026
- Regular DecisionJanuary 2, 2027
Tuition & costs
Private · Suburban setting. Tuition and fees for one academic year; net price is the average after grant aid.
| Tuition & fees | $66,100 |
| Average net price | $31,200 |
Popular majors
The majors in this dataset for Duke University.
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Biology
What this means
Very selective. About 1 in 17 applicants is admitted overall. Acceptance varies by intended major — see the table above. A single acceptance rate never tells the whole story: it says nothing about who you are, what you studied, or what your essays say.
How AdmittedNow fits it
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Fit bands: Safety is 65 and above, Target is 40 to 64, Reach is below 40. A fit score is an estimate, not a prediction — AdmittedNow makes no admission guarantees.
Questions, answered honestly
What is the acceptance rate at Duke University?
Duke University admits 6% of applicants overall in this dataset.
When is the Regular Decision deadline at Duke University?
The Regular Decision deadline at Duke University is January 2, 2027.
What SAT score range does Duke University publish?
The SAT middle-50 range at Duke University is 1490–1560, with an ACT middle-50 range of 34–35.
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