Duke University Acceptance Rate
Duke University reported an overall acceptance rate of 5.1% for the application year 2024, with 27,90 out of 54,190 applicants being accepted. The Early Action acceptance rate was significantly higher at 12.9%, with 806 of 6,240 applicants accepted, while the Regular Decision acceptance rate dropped to 4.1% with 1,984 admitted from 47,950 applications. The waitlist had an acceptance rate of 8.8%, with 88 applicants admitted from 1,000 offered spots. Additionally, the average SAT scores for admitted students ranged between 1,520 and 1,570, with a GPA average of 4.2, underscoring the competitive nature of the admissions process.
Overall Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 54,190
Accepted Applicants: 2,790
Regular Decision vs Early Action Acceptance Rates
Historical Acceptance Rates
Duke University's overall acceptance rate for the application year 2024 is 5.1%, with a total of 54,190 applicants and 2,790 admissions. The Early Action (EA) acceptance rate is notably higher at 12.9%, while the Regular Decision (RD) rate is significantly lower at 4.1%. Looking at historical trends, the overall acceptance rate has steadily decreased from 11.35% in 2019 to 5.1% in 2024, while EA and RD rates have also shown declines, with EA dropping from 16.4% in 2027 to 12.9% in 2024. This trend indicates an increasing competitiveness among applicants in recent years.
Wait List Acceptance Rate
Duke University's waitlist acceptance rate for the application year 2024 is 8.8%, with 1,000 applicants offered a place and 88 ultimately accepting the offer. This marks a significant decrease from the previous year's acceptance rate of 38.1% for the application year 2023, where 1,000 applicants were also offered. In contrast, the acceptance rate for the application year 2025 remains at 88 accepted out of an undisclosed number offered, reflecting ongoing fluctuations in the waitlist process. These statistics emphasize the increasing competitiveness and variability inherent to Duke's waitlist admissions.
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Offered a Place
88
Admitted
8.8%
Acceptance Rate
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Duke University's transfer acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at 2.9%, with 77 out of 2,620 applicants gaining admission. This rate has seen a decline from previous years, dropping from 6.1% in 2019, 5.4% in 2020, 4.8% in 2021, and 4.1% in 2022. The average GPA of admitted transfer students is 3.9, indicating a highly qualified applicant pool. The significant decrease in acceptance rates over recent years reflects increasing competition for limited transfer spots at Duke.
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 2,620
Accepted Applicants: 77
Domestic vs International Acceptance Rates
Scores
GPA
4.2
SAT
1520-1570
Math: 770-800
Reading: 740-770
ACT
34-35
Math: 34-36
English: 34-36
Reading: 34-36
Science: -
Acceptances by Race
| Race | Applicants |
|---|---|
| Caucasian | 39.5% |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 25.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.5% |
| International | 7% |
| First-Generation | 7% |
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