Duke University

103 Allen Bldg, Durham, NC
4-year
Medium
Urban
Christian college

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Questions and Answers about Duke University

Nicole L.
1 year ago
Does Duke University offer on campus job opportunities?
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Do Duke University professors hold office hours, and will they meet with students outside of class?
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How much value is placed into the mental health of students?
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How involved is the computer science program at Duke?
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Are interviews available for applicants?
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Are intramural sports easy to get involved in?
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Majors offered at Duke University

Biggest majors
Computer Science
Public Policy Analysis
Economics

Academics at Duke University

1450-1570
SAT Score Range
400
1600
Required with application
33-35
ACT Score Range
1
36
Required with application
Student Faculty Ratio
6 to 1
Selectivity
Most Selective (9% Acceptance Rate)
School type
Non-profit Private 4-year institution
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Common careers for Duke University students

Common Careers and Their Average Annual Salary

Product Manager, Software110k
Software Engineer103k
Physician Assistant (PA)101k
Data Scientist97k
Management Consultant92k
Project Manager, (Unspecified Type / General)75k
Data Analyst69k
Based on 14,245 student responses
72.3kAvg. Early Career Pay
135kAvg. Mid-Career Pay
51%in High-Meaning careers
26%in STEM careers

Net price of attending Duke University

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Student reviews of Duke University

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100% of students

Known for

Safe campus
Comfortable dorms
Awesome study spaces and libraries
Lots of interesting clubs and activities
Welcoming student body
Charlotte Joyner
Ceramics And Pottery
Music
Cooking

4.0

WHAT I LIKED

I enjoy feeling challenged by my peers. People here are curious and excited to learn, but also bring with them a myriad of perspectives that inform new ideas and opinions on critical issues.

WHAT I didn’t LIKE

The social environment here can get competitive and elitist. I'm experienced with elitism in my educational experiences, but it's not something that I would recommend. This campus doesn't feel particularly egalitarian sometimes.

Nirali Patel
Painting and Studio Art
Hiking And Backpacking
Cooking
Baking + 3 others

5.0

WHAT I LIKED

I love Duke University for the connections and relationships I’ve formed there, with faculty and students alike. Professors are there to really help guide you, and they take the time to ensure you are successful. While it is a rigorous institution, students support each other and provide help to each other, creating strong friendships and relationships.

WHAT I didn’t LIKE

Because it is a competitive school, many organizations have application processes that are competitive and difficult to get into.

Ariel Levine
Psychology
Reading
Writing
Running + 9 others

5.0

WHAT I LIKED

It is social, rigorous, welcoming, and international.

WHAT I didn’t LIKE

You should be prepared to apply for scholarships and be exposed to immense amounts of wealth.

Taliyah Roach
Meditation and Mindfulness
Painting and Studio Art
Hiking And Backpacking
Spirituality + 15 others

5.0

WHAT I LIKED

I enjoyed my time here.

WHAT I didn’t LIKE

Many different departments for a single problem.

Nathan Shenkerman
Water Polo
Swimming
Reading
Piano + 2 others

5.0

WHAT I LIKED

I think Duke university is strong in every academic pursuit, has a diverse student body, and could be considered top 10 in almost all amenities (dorms, food, etc).

WHAT I didn’t LIKE

What I don't like about Duke is that there are some overarching social problems within the college that the university sometimes fails to address.

Zev van Zanten
Reading
Hiking And Backpacking

5.0

WHAT I LIKED

I like the amazing and interesting people I've met, the great teachers I get to learn from and educational classes I get to be in, and all the opportunities available to me.

WHAT I didn’t LIKE

This isn't something I don't like, but it's something incoming students should be aware of. Freshmen all live on their own campus (East Campus), which lets them build their own campus community and helps them get to know each other, but it also means you'll have to take the bus to West for some of your classes. However, this isn't bad and is honestly a nice break/relaxing period in the day.

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