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Colleges / Duke University

Duke University

Durham, NC 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate6%

Duke Academics

Duke University requires a minimum of 34 courses to complete a bachelor's degree.

Duke University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts and IB credits. Additionally, Duke University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 96% of students who start college at Duke University finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

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Academic Options Yes No Note
Accelerated Degree Program
Transfer Credits Accepted
AP Credit Accepted
IB Credits Accepted
Summer Classes Available
New Student Orientation

Reminder: Duke University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Will I Take At Duke University?

Duke University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement as well as a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course Required?
2nd Language Yes
Math Yes
Science Yes
Computer No

Reminder: Check with Duke University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Duke University

When choosing a major, Duke University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Duke University.Duke University allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. Duke University false.Duke University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.


Frequently Asked Questions About Duke University


Does Duke University Offer Learning Disability Services?

🟨 Check with Duke University directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Duke University Have An Online Program?

❌ Duke University false or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Duke University Offer Credit for AP Classes?

🟨 Duke University may offer credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Check with the school directly for any information on AP transfer credit.

Does Duke University Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at Duke University, check with the school directly. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Duke University.

Does Duke University Require Internships?

🟨 Duke University does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.


Additional Information About Duke University


Duke University Library

The main library on campus is the Perkins Library.

Dual Degree Programs at Duke University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Duke offers these dual degree programs:

•Law

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Duke University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Duke University has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Duke University include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•a Navy ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

17,620

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

6%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$65,992

Out-of-State

$65,992

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 3
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