by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 6,717 undergraduates in 2020, Duke is a large, private university located in Durham, North Carolina. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Duke offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Duke can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Duke Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the United Methodist faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best United Methodist Colleges and Universities.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Duke Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Duke does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Duke Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Duke for Veterans Guide.
Duke not only offers on-campus housing, they require freshmen to live on campus. If you are a returning adult or veteran, you can inquire about being exempted from such a requirement.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Duke has a comparatively large, student body. There were 6,717 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 6,572 (97.8%). Part-time attendance was 145 (2.2%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 6,572 | 145 | 6,717 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Duke receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Duke #9 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Duke by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Duke Diversity Guide.
Duke has a total of 652 student athletes, 377 men and 275 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $78,604,895 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $78,224,565 |
| Net | $380,330 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Duke University Athletics