Rankings and Accreditation

Accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate, masters, doctorate, and professional degrees 

• #10 in National Universities (tie) (US News) 
• #8 in Best Value Schools (US News) 
• #6 in Best Colleges in America (Niche) 

Location & Transportation 

• Located in Durham, near the center of North California 
• Transportation services: Buses, Vans, Bicycles, and Rent-A-Car Services 
• Parking Services (Students with cars must obtain a parking permit) 

Size

• Total students: 16,095 
• Undergraduates: 6,526 
• Graduate & Professional Students: 9,569 
• International students come from more than 100 countries 
• Total Professors: 1,688 
• Student/Faculty: 8/1 
• Alumni: 172,120 
• Acreage: 8,693 acres (5 campus + 1 golf course + garden + forest + lab) 

Campus Life

• East Campus 
• West Campus 
• Medical Campus 
• Central Campus 

For details: https://admissions.duke.edu/campus-life/ 

Tuition & Fees (2019-20): $78,608 

• Tuition (Arts, Sciences and Engineering): $53,760 
• Room and Board: $17,000 (Room: $8,924; Board: $8,076) 
• Books and Supplies: $3,410  

Entry Requirements

• SAT/ACT: Required 
• IELTS/TOEFL: Recommended 

Financial Aid & Scholarships

• Yes (Need-based is currently not available for international transfer students) 
• Average need-based grant awarded in 2018-2019: $53,255 
• Amount of Duke students that receive some form of financial aid: 52%