DUKE UNIVERSITY

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Duke University

School Overview

Duke University has a United Methodist religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Durham, NC). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree.

Contacting the School

103 Allen Bldg
Durham, NC 27708
Main Phone: (919) 684-2813
Web Site: www.duke.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 12,254 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 832 male students and 783 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 51.5% of the student body, while females made up 48.5%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (9)%, Hispanic (5)%, and Asian (9)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 26.3% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 650. One quarter of students scored at least 740.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 670 or higher. One fourth of students scored 760 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
Master's Degree
Doctor's Degree
First-Professional Degree
First-Professional Degree Certificate

Degree Programs

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Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Business And Management

Business Administration

Computer

Computer And Information Sciences

Engineering

English Language And Literature

Environmental Conservation

Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies

Law School And Legal

Law And Legal

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

Public Policy

Theology And Religious Vocations

Theological And Ministerial Studies

School Accreditation

Duke University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Duke University is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Duke University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Atlantic Coast Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

AP credits
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 38,500
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 31,719
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 38,500

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
Recommendations are required.
A college preparatory program is required.

Recommended (but not required):

High-school GPA is recommended.
Secondary school rank is recommended.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is recommended for international students.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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