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Private university

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina, United States
QS ranking
25
Acceptance rate
7%
Tuition fee
USD57,633/ year

Study background

University introduction

Duke University is located in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Its most popular subjects include Computer Science, Economics, Public Policy, Biology and Nursing. This is a medium-sized university, with approximately 16,500 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
93%
7%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
91%
9%
Local studentsInternational students

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    China

  2. 2.

    India

  3. 3.

    South Korea

  4. 4.

    United Kingdom

  5. 5.

    Canada

Student gender

In this university

51%
49%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

6 : 1
6 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

10 : 1
10 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

13 : 1
13 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2020 Budget

USD 2.8 bn

2020 Endowment

USD 8.5 bn

Budget over the years (USD)

Budget
Endowment

University website

https://duke.edu/

Subject information

Number of bachelor's degrees awarded this year

2,303

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Computer Science

  2. 2.

    Economics

  3. 3.

    Public Policy

  4. 4.

    Biology

  5. 5.

    Nursing

Chance of subject transfer

  • Successful applications

  • Unsuccessful applications

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

3

Campus type

Urban

Campus size

8,600acres

Campus safety

Average number of crimes in country

15

Average number of crimes in state

25

Health support

In this university

578 : 1
578 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the state

987 : 1
987 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the country

599 : 1
599 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Clubs & teams

  • Social / Cultural / Volunteer

  • Academic / Interest

  • Career

  • Arts

  • Sports

Number of national league teams

27

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

10

Football / Track fields

2

Basketball courts

6

Squash courts

2

Badminton courts

6

Swimming pool

2

Indoor gyms

2

Equestrian

Available

Golf

Available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

6

Number of dormitories

14

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
10,430
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
60 - 63%
Temperature
-3°
17°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
61 - 69%
Temperature
7°
30°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
70 - 73%
Temperature
15°
32°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
66 - 71%
Temperature
-1°
22°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

Raleigh–Durham International Airport

Distance between airport and university

26 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
1.5 - 2 hours
Cost
USD 3 - 10
Taxi
Travel time
0 - 0.5 hours
Cost
USD 40 - 60

After graduation

QS World Graduate Employability Rankings

Ranking

30

Score

81

Staff in career centre

In this university

255 : 1
255 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in state

741 : 1
741 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in the country

1,300 : 1
1,300 students per 1 career staff on average

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

27

Average numbers of services

5