Applying to Duke

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Duke University is 6.78% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 55.39%. 21,550 men and 24,815 women applied to Duke and 1,463 men and 1,682 women students were accepted.

Among them, 791 men and 951 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Duke.

In 2024, 863 students (50% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 534 students (31%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Duke.

The median SAT score is 1,550 with 760 SAT EBRW and 790 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 770 and the 25^th percentile is 740. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 800 and 25^th percentile is 770 .

The median ACT composite score is 34 with 75^th percentile score of 35 and 25^th percentile score of 34 at Duke. The median ACT math score is 34 and the ACT English score is 35.

The SAT and ACT scores at Duke University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,492, ACT: 33 - private (not-for-profit) research university with very high research activity).

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Duke. The english proficiency test is not reqired, but considered.

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Duke University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

The application fee is $85 for undergraduate schools and $95 for graduate schools of Duke University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Duke.