- Acceptance rate: 5.7% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 740–770 reading and writing, 760–800 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 34–35 composite
- Average net price: $23,422 a year (2022–23)
Duke University GPA calculator
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Add a test score to compare it with what Duke University reported: an acceptance rate of 5.7% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 34–35.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Duke University reviews each application.
Duke University GPA requirements
Duke University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Duke University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Duke University acceptance rate
Duke University admitted 2,957 of 51,795 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 5.7%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Duke University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Durham, North Carolina, with 6,523 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Duke University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 740 | 760 | 770 |
| SAT Math | 760 | 780 | 800 |
| ACT Composite | 34 | 35 | 35 |
| ACT English | 35 | 35 | 36 |
| ACT Math | 32 | 35 | 35 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1548 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Duke University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
AP credit
Duke University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $23,422 a year at Duke University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into Duke University?
Very hard: fewer than 1 in 10 applicants got in, which makes it one of the hardest colleges to get into. Duke University admitted 5.7% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How important is GPA for getting into Duke University?
A lot: Duke University requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers test scores, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests and demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is Duke University test optional?
Check Duke University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Duke University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 48% sent SAT scores and 30% sent ACT scores.
What GPA do you need to get into Duke University?
Duke University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How many applicants get into Duke University?
Duke University's acceptance rate was 5.7% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,957 of 51,795 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What SAT and ACT scores do Duke University students have?
The middle 50% of Duke University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 740–770 in reading and writing and 760–800 in math; ACT composite 34–35, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Can a 3.5 GPA get you into Duke University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Duke University admitted 5.7% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.5 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does Duke University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $23,422 a year at Duke University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does it matter at Duke University if a parent went there?
Yes. Duke University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Duke University?
Yes. Duke University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Duke University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Duke UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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