Duke University - Durham, NC

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Duke University

School Overview

Duke University has a United Methodist religious affiliation.

The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree. Duke University is a private, for-profit school.

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 13,598 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 850 male students and 833 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 50.5% of the student body, while females made up 49.5%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (1086)%, Hispanic (1761)%, Asian (595)%, and Native American (52)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 22.7% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 650. One quarter of students scored at least 760.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 680 or higher. One fourth of students scored 780 or higher.

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

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, 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:	$ 47,975
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 36,562
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 47,975

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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