Per the college's Common Data Set, section C7. The Importance the Institution Places on Each of the Following Academic and Nonacademic Factors in Their First-Time, First-Year, Degree-Seeking Admission Decisions.
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Jian Pei, Arthur S. Pearse Distinguished Professor of Computer Scienceh-index 95
Data science, big data, data mining, database systems, and enterprise data strategies. Ph.D. Student Recruiting I am recruiting multiple Ph.D. students at Duke University. Ambitious students with solid background and strong interest in data science, d
Jie Liu, George Barth Geller Distinguished Professor of Chemistryh-index 152
Focusing on the chemistry and material science of nanoscale materials. Specific topics in his current research program include: Self-assembly of nanostructures; Preparation and chemical functionalization of single nwalled carbon nanotub
On designing better materials by advancing our knowledge of the behavior of atoms, electrons, and ions in materials using novel electron microscopy, for applications in energy, sustainability, and microelectronics. Education Ph.D. Univer
Notable: “Rapid genetic identification and mapping of enzymatically amplified ribosomal DNA from several Cryptococcus species” (1990) · 5,888 citations
Sheng-Yang He, Benjamin E. Powell Distinguished Professor of Biologyh-index 88
Selected Grants Fellowships, Gifts & Other Supported Research External Relationships scholarly-works {hide_children: true, active: false, enabled: true} Scholarly Works Featured Works Book sections Books Conferences Journal articles Pre
Notable: “JAZ repressor proteins are targets of the SCFCOI1 complex during jasmonate signalling” (2007) · 2,531 citations
Susan C. Alberts, Robert F. Durden Distinguished Professor of Biologyh-index 86
Notable: “Moving in the Anthropocene: Global reductions in terrestrial mammalian movements” (2018) · 1,290 citations
Emily S. Bernhardt, Chair, James B. Duke Distinguished Professor of Biologyh-index 84
Notable: “Synthesizing U.S. River Restoration Efforts” (2005) · 1,884 citations
Duncan Thomas, Norb F. Schaefer Distinguished Professor of International Studiesh-index 55
Focus on population health and development. His work delves inside the black box of the family to provide empirical evidence on how resources are allocated within families in very low resource environments and highlights the role of female empowerment in impro
Andrew J. Patton, Zelter Family Distinguished Professorh-index 50
Lie in financial econometrics, with an emphasis on forecasting volatility and dependence, forecast evaluation methods, high frequency financial data, and the analysis of hedge funds and mutual funds. His research has appeared in a variety of academic journals
A. Craig Burnside, Mary Grace Wilson Distinguished Professorh-index 47
Macroeconomics and international finance. His recent research focuses on foreign exchange markets, empirical methods in finance, and the behavior of prices in housing markets. He has published articles in a number of academic journals, including the Am
Notable: “Aid, Policies, and Growth” · 3,695 citations
Mark L. Palmeri, Professor of the Practice in the Department of Biomedical Engineeringh-index 52
Ultrasonic imaging, specifically using acoustic radiation force to characterize the mechanical properties of tissue, and finite element analysis of soft tissue response to impulsive radiation force excitation. Other research interests inclu
Patrick D. Wolf, Associate Professor Emeritus of Biomedical Engineeringh-index 47
Notable: “Stimulus-induced critical point. Mechanism for electrical initiation of reentry in normal canine myocardium.” (1989) · 387 citations
Barry Myers, Coulter Program Director, Professor of Biomedical Engineeringh-index 43
An expert in head and neck impact injury biomechanics, Dr. Myers is interested in
Notable: “The role of strength in rising from a chair in the functionally impaired elderly” (1996) · 329 citations
Ann Saterbak, Young Director of First-Year Design, Professor of the Practice in BMEh-index 12
Innovations in undergraduate engineering education, particularly new pedagogical methods that broaden students’ problem solving skills and design thinking. Bio Ann Saterbak is director of the Duke Engineering First-Year Experience and
Notable: “The effect of authentic project‐based learning on attitudes and career aspirations in STEM” (2018) · 318 citations
Siqi Liu, Assistant Professor of Computer Scienceh-index 184
Notable: “Defect‐Rich MoS2 Ultrathin Nanosheets with Additional Active Edge Sites for Enhanced Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution” (2013) · 3,047 citations
Jian Pei, Chair; Arthur S. Pearse Distinguished Professor of Computer Scienceh-index 95
Data science, big data, data mining, database systems, and enterprise data strategies. Ph.D. Student Recruiting I am recruiting multiple Ph.D. students at Duke University. Ambitious students with solid background and strong interest in data science, d
Michael Reiter, James B. Duke Distinguished Professor of Computer Scienceh-index 78
Computer and network security- Blockchains and Byzantine fault-tolerant distributed systems- Applied cryptography AnnouncementsI usually have openings in my group for newPh.D. students. Pleaseread this
Notable: “False data injection attacks against state estimation in electric power grids” (2011) · 2,375 citations
Jun Yang, Knut Schmidt Nielsen Distinguished Professor of Computer Scienceh-index 71
Notable: “Infrared Patch-Image Model for Small Target Detection in a Single Image” (2013) · 1,219 citations
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About Duke University. Duke University in Durham, NC reports an overall acceptance rate of 5.2%, an early-round acceptance rate of 12.8%, an SAT middle 50% of 1500–1570, a class size of 1,750, and a yield of 60.1% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. ED fills ~50% of class. Strong athletics recruitment. Southern elite culture.
Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.
Duke University: key admissions facts
Duke University's overall acceptance rate is 5.2% (the most recent Common Data Set). Duke University's early-round acceptance rate is 12.8% (the most recent Common Data Set). Duke University's SAT middle-50% range is 1500–1570 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at Duke University is about 3.94 (the most recent Common Data Set). Duke University's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 60.1% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at Duke University for families earning under $75,000 is about $6,873 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).
How much does Duke University cost for a family earning $75,000?
A family earning under $30,000 pays about $7,219 per year in net price at Duke University, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $48,883 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $9,787 per year after grants and scholarships.
Duke University: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
Household income
Average net price per year
Under $30,000
$7,219
$30,001–$48,000
$3,612
$48,001–$75,000
$9,787
$75,001–$110,000
$23,247
Over $110,000
$48,883
Tuition (before aid)
$70,265
Room and board
$19,247
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Duke University?
Duke University's overall acceptance rate is 5.2%, based on the most recent Common Data Set. Its early-round (early decision or early action) acceptance rate is 12.8%.
What SAT score and GPA do you need for Duke University?
Admitted students at Duke University typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1500–1570 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.94, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.
Is it hard to get into Duke University?
Getting into Duke University is extremely difficult: it admits 5.2% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.
Does Duke University offer early decision or early action?
Duke University offers early decision (binding). Applying early can help: its early-round acceptance rate is 12.8%, versus 5.2% overall.
How much does Duke University cost after financial aid?
The average net price at Duke University — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $6,873 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.
How much does Duke University cost for a family earning $75,000?
A family earning under $30,000 pays about $7,219 per year in net price at Duke University, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $48,883 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $9,787 per year after grants and scholarships.