Duke University

Acceptance Rate

Duke University acceptance rate is just 6% for international students in 2024. This is an extremely selective acceptance rate and the admission committee scrutinises each application wisely. To get here, make sure that you have over-exceeding scores and the right documents. 

 

Duke University averaged a 9.35% acceptance rate over the past decade. In 2023, it accepted 6.35% of applicants. The university's average yield stood at 51.82% during that period, while the 2023 yield was 54.98%. Duke received 313 fewer applicants in 2023, a 0.63% decrease from the prior year.

 

Entry Requirements

The number of majors, minors, and certificates available at Duke University is over 53. Transcripts must be sent directly from the institution to the university within the specified date exclusively for overseas applicants. Below mentioned are the Duke University entry requirements for UG & PG -

 

Undergraduate Admissions Requirements

• Online Application
• Application fee of $85
• Academic Transcripts
• LOR for USA
• Portfolio
• Official high school transcripts
• Proof for financial support
• English Proficiency Test Scores 

 

Graduate Admissions Requirements

• Online Application
• Application fee of $95
• Essay
• Work Experience
• CV/Resume
• GMAT/GRE (for some courses)
• Letter of Recommendation (3 LOR)
• Admission Interview

 

English Proficiency Test Scores

Below table shows the different types of English tests like TOEFL, IELTS, and PTE and their minimum UG and PG scores. 

 

 

Fees

The average Duke University fees after aid $32,459 which can be a little on the higher end as it is a renowned university. However; students are advised to seek financial aid during their time at Duke. Financial aid comes as grants and scholarships that can marginally cut your tuition as well as living expenses. Similarly, if students wish to cover their entire cost while studying abroad; they can look for education loans that come with full cost coverage. This allows students to not worry about any financial constraints during their time in university. To help you get an estimate, we have listed some of the popular courses and their fees in the list below. 

 

• M.B.A: $62,620 /Yr
• B.S.E / M.Eng Mechanical Engineering: $63,450 /Yr
• B.S.E / M.S Electrical & Computer Engineering: $63,450 /Yr
• B.S.E / M.Eng Electrical & Computer Engineering: $63,450 /Yr
• B.S.E / M.Eng Biomedical Engineering: $63,450 /Yr
• B.S.E / M.Eng Civil Engineering: $63,450 /Yr

 

Placement

When it comes to Duke University placements; THE rankings place DU at #12 for US graduate employability. 94% of graduates and alumni find work within two years of graduation, and 93% find work within six years. A DU graduate typically makes 76,300 USD annually. Graduates and former employees are employed by prestigious businesses like Leidos, Premier, Inc., Abbott Laboratories, Medtronic, Inc., Amazon, and Google.

 

The university has a dedicated career center that supports its students and graduates by assisting them in expanding their job alternatives, and professional networks, developing their resumes and CVs and finding new employment. The university's career center's job board, Handshake, allows alumni to sign up using a OneLink account and browse a variety of career opportunities and areas that are suited to their needs.