Duke University's Regular Decision acceptance rate for the application year 2024 is 4.1%, with 19,984 applicants vying for just 1,984 spots. This represents a decline in competitiveness compared to the previous year, 2027, which had an acceptance rate of 4.8% and 21,148 applicants. The trend over recent years indicates a gradual tightening of admissions, as seen comparing the 2025 rate of 4.3% and the 2026 rate of 4.6%. As the applicant pool grows, prospective students may face increasing challenges in securing admission.