Admission Results
Duke University acceptance rate and admitted-student profile
Duke University shows an observed acceptance rate of 41% from 350 application outcomes in the NexStudy admits/rejects database.
Acceptance rate
41%
Applications
350
Accepted
116
Rank by volume
#21
Score distributions
| GPA average | 3.73 |
| GPA middle 50% | 3.54 - 3.92 |
| GRE average | 322 |
| GRE quant / verbal | N/A / N/A |
| IELTS average | N/A |
| TOEFL average | N/A |
| GMAT average | N/A |
Scores are community-reported. Use them as directional benchmarks, not official admission cutoffs.
Top reported programs
Public Policy
18 outcomes - 53.8% acceptance
Nursing
14 outcomes - 27.3% acceptance
Biostatistics
14 outcomes - 35.7% acceptance
Computational Biology
14 outcomes - 55.6% acceptance
Business Analytics
13 outcomes - 84.6% acceptance
Environmental Management
12 outcomes - 83.3% acceptance
Statistics
11 outcomes - 50% acceptance
Biomedical Engineering
10 outcomes - 77.8% acceptance
Recent decisions
Latest admit, reject, waitlist and interview outcomes for this school.
Recent decision rows are still being indexed for this school.
What is the acceptance rate for Duke University?
Duke University has an observed acceptance rate of 41% in the NexStudy admission results dataset, based on 350 reported applications.
What scores do admitted students report for Duke University?
Use the score distribution table on this page to compare GPA, GRE, IELTS, TOEFL and GMAT averages. Treat them as community-reported benchmarks, not official cutoffs.
Can I use these admission results to estimate my chances?
Yes, as a directional benchmark. Combine the decision history with your profile strength, program fit, deadlines, essays and funding plan before finalising a dream-target-safe shortlist.