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Duke University Nursing Programs

Duke University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Durham, NC. A Major City Center provides tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

Duke University Rankings

Duke University appears in the following rankings for nursing programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#1 of 24	State — North Carolina
Overall Quality	#1 of 248	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#23 of 885	Nationwide

Where Is Duke University?

Contact details for Duke University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	103 Allen Bldg, Durham, NC 27708
Phone:	9196848111
Website:	www.duke.edu/
Admissions:	www.admissions.duke.edu/
Financial Aid:	www.finaid.duke.edu/

How Do I Get Into Duke University?

You can apply to Duke University online at: admissions.duke.edu/application/instructions

Duke University is classified as Most Selective (<10%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Duke University

These are the things Duke University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Duke University?

Duke University has an acceptance rate of 6%, which means it is extremely selective and highly competitive. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 59% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

48% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 30% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Duke University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 740 and 770. Math scores were between 760 and 800.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1500 to 1570. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Duke University ranged between 34 and 35.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Duke University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	24,298	1,388	6%
Women	27,497	1,569	6%

Can I Afford Duke University?

The average net price after aid at Duke University is $34,454. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$66,325
In-State Fees	$2,433
Out-of-State Tuition	$66,325
Out-of-State Fees	$2,433
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$68,758
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$68,758

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 27% of students at Duke University receive some form of financial aid (1,741 students).

Nearly 53% of students at Duke University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $56,560 per student.

14% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,798.

Student Loan Debt

14% of Duke University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $4,972 per year.

Duke University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 13,321 students enrolled at Duke University. Duke University is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 6,417 undergraduate students at Duke University, approximately 46% are male and 54% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Duke University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1,386
Black or African American	551
Hispanic	686
White	2,245
American Indian/Alaska Native	12
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	6
Two or More Races	468
Non-Resident	680

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Duke University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
North Carolina	267
New York	179
Florida	135
California	134
Texas	95

Additionally, approximately 10.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Duke University Graduate Student Diversity

10,624 of Duke University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Duke University, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Duke University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	988
Black or African American	733
Hispanic	690
White	3,729
American Indian/Alaska Native	10
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	10
Two or More Races	403
Non-Resident	3,697

Online Learning at Duke University

Duke University delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

137 undergraduate students at Duke University took at least one online class — of those, 1 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 2,699 students took at least one online class and 1,311 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Duke University

Duke University offers 25 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Duke University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.