Q: What are Duke students like?

As per reviews posted by students on <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/duke-university/reviews" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shiksha Study Abroad</a>, the Duke University students are described as “welcoming *& inclusive” to international students. The student population is said to include a number of Indian students & one student describes the cultural shift as “not too big”. The faculty is described as “helpful & well-versed”, with “lots to explore” as part of the university campus.

Question 1

Why is Duke University so famous?

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Duke is known for maintaining an excellent standard of academics, & possessing cutting edge research technology.Its a prestigious part of R1 universities in US, & as per data curated from official university website, has spent upwards of USD 800 million in research based work in 1 academic year. Other than that  it also posesses one of largest campus in country, spanning 8,000 acres of land. It also has a sports team that participates against other US universities across 27 sports as part of the NCAA Championships.

Question 2

How can I go to Duke University from India?

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As such, no official minimum requirement of GPA is there at Duke. The Duke admission process is highly competitive.Students with a GPA of 4.0/4 (95-100%) have a better probability of being accepted to university. Students with a 3.5 GPA (83%-86%) can apply.

Question 3

Did CEO of Apple attend Duke University?

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Yes, CEO of Silicon Valley based tech giant, Apply, Tim Cook has studied at Duke Uni. He graduated in 1988 and studied MBA at Duke Uni. Before that he had pursued a BS in Industrial Engineering programme from Auburn University, in Alabama, USA. Under Cook's leadership as CEO, Apple has consistently ranked #1 on Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies, for the past 16 years.

Question 4

What are Duke students like?

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As per reviews posted by students on Shiksha Study Abroad, the Duke University students are described as “welcoming *& inclusive” to international students. The student population is said to include a number of Indian students & one student describes the cultural shift as “not too big”. The faculty is described as “helpful & well-versed”, with “lots to explore” as part of the university campus.

Question 5

Which celebrities went to Duke?

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The most notable alumni associated with Duke University is Richard Nixon (37th President of the U.S.). Other notable alumni of Duke Uni are-Tim Cook (Apple CEO)Charles E. Brady Jr. (Astronaut)Ken Jeong (Actor and Comedian)Melindra French Gates (Philanthropist)

Question 6

What is the average post-graduation salary at Duke University?

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Duke University is known for their placement rate and salary offered to their graduates. Moreover, Duke University is one of the oldest universities in the United States. The MBA graduates of Duke University reported an average salary of USD 160,000 or INR 1.5 Cr. The median signing bonus was USD 30,000 (Around INR 29 lakh).

Question 7

Who are the top employers for Duke University MBA?

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Over 100+ employers hired Duke MBA graduates. The top companies where these graduates work are-AmazonDeloitteGoldman SachsBCGMcKinsey & CompanyPepsicoWalmart

Question 8

What GMAT score is required for Duke MBA?

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As such, there is no minimum requirement for Duke University MBA course. But, according to the Class Profile of 2027, the GMAT score range is 680 – 770. Other MBA course admission requirements are:Academic transcriptsEssays1-page Business resumeLetters of recommendationGMAT/ GRE scores

Question 9

What GPA do you need to get into Duke as an athlete?

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Per unofficial sources, the minimum GPA needed for student athletes to get into Duke is 3.5. or higher on a 4.0. scale. The institute conducts a holistic admission process i.e. it's admissions team takes into account both academic & non-academic aspects of a student's application.

Question 10

What is the application fees of Duke University?

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At Duke University, undergraduate students are required to pay a fee of USD 85 along with the Common Application or Coalition Application. Moreover, Duke University graduate school applicants need to pay a fee of USD 95. Both payments can be made via Visa or MasterCard. Both the Common Application and Coalition Application also accept payments via electronic checks. Checks must be for payment in USD and must be drawn from a US bank. For Master in Engineering programs application fee of USD $75 is required, which can be paid by credit card within your online application.

Question 11

How difficult is it to get into Duke University MBA?

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A few unofficial sources quote that Duke University MBA course's acceptance rate is highly selective and its acceptance rate is around 21% - 24%. As such no minimum GMAT / GRE score has been mentioned. But, as per the Class Profile for MBA, the GMAT score was 680-770 and GRE Verbal / Quant combined range was 307-328. The UG GPA for the admitted class was 3.16 - 3.91.

Question 12

Does Duke University offer scholarships to international students?

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Yes, Duke University offers merit scholarships to international students and every admitted applicant is considered for a merit scholarship.Merit scholarship recipients are selected by an Admissions Merit Scholarship Committee. The criteria for selection are prior academic achievement, demonstrated leadership, community involvement, extracurricular activities, and professional accomplishments. These awards are for the 2-year duration of the MBA programme and range from partial tuition to full tuition.Fuqua's merit scholarships are awarded on a 2-year basis to enable applicants to plan for the entire cost of a Fuqua education. There is no funding for new awards in the second year. Thus, students who enroll without scholarship funding the first year should not anticipate an award for the second year of the program.The merit scholarship awards are made independent of determining a student's eligibility for student loans and work-study employment.

Question 13

Does Duke University give athletic scholarships?

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The institution is only known to offer merit based academic scholarships to students, who have shown great potential in their respective academics.Mentioned below are some popular academic scholarships offered by the university to its students:· Alumni Endowed Scholarship· Angier B. Duke Scholarship· Benjamin N. Duke Scholarship· Karsh International Scholarship· David M. Rubenstein Scholarship · Trinity Scholarships· University Scholarship

Question 14

How much does an MBA cost at Duke University?

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Duke University MBA fees for Indian students is USD 83,700 (Around INR 80.7 L). Other fees components included are-ParticularsExpensesMedical insuranceUSD 4,290Health feeUSD 1,048MBA AssociationUSD 575Graduate activity feeUSD 40Graduate recreational facility feeUSD 408Graduate student services feeUSD 28Transcript feeUSD 120Pre-term feeUSD 2,625Living ExpensesFood: USD 4,428Housing: USD 14,220Misc. USD 4,500Transportation: USD 2,142

Question 15

How much does a UG course at Duke University cost?

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The total Duke University cost for UG students is USD 94,157 (Around INR 89 lakh). The tuition fee for UG course is USD 70,265 (Around INR 66.2 lakh). Housing: USD 11,560 (double room) (INR 11 L)Food: USD 10,469 or INR 10 LBooks: USD 536 or INR 51kMisc. personal expenses: USD 3,274 or INR 3 L

Question 16

Is Duke University good for Engineering Management?

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Some of the factors to choose the Duke University Master of Engineering Management program are:An excellent student experience and distinctive resourcesThe Duke University wiill aslo conduct workshops for its students. Students can gain up-to-the hour marketable business knowledgeThere is a team-based learningThe university follows a case-study method where in one can analyze real world, complex business solutions

Question 17

What are the Top 3 majors at Duke University?

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As of Fall 2025, the top countries from where the UG students at Duke University hail are China, India, UK, Canada, and South Korea. The top UG majors at this university are-Computer ScienceEconomicsBiologyPublic Policy Psychology

Question 18

Is MBA at Duke University a STEM-designated course?

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MBA course at Duke University a STEM-designated course. As per the Financial Times 2026 rankings, this university has been ranked at #16. Also, 35% of the students enrolled in this university's MBA course are international. The details of the latest class profile of Duke MBA (Class of 2027) are-UG GPA: 3.16 - 3.91GMAT range: 680 - 770GRE Verbal: 307-328Also Check: MBA in USA

Question 19

Is MBA at Duke University a top program?

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Among Indian students, Duke University MBA course is a popular course. It ranks well as per ranking publishers in 2026 too. The rankings for this university for the MBA course are-Ranking BodyRankFuqua Business School (Graduate) - U.S. News 2026#14QS Global MBA Rankings 2026#24Financial Times MBA 2026 rankings#16Check the Top Ranked MBA Universities in USA

Question 20

Is Duke a Top 10 University?

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In the 2026 edition rankings by U.S. News, Duke University ranks at No. 7 in the National Universities category. It is also ranked at #6 for the lowest acceptance rate category. Since 2024, this university this university is ranking among the Top 10 Universities in the U.S. Check details about the Top 100 Universities in the USA

Question 21

What are the subject rankings for Duke University?

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In the QS subject rankings, many of Duke University's courses have been ranked in 2026. These subject rankings are-SubjectsQS Subject Rankings 2026Nursing#5Masters in Business Analytics#7Medicine#19MBA#24

Question 22

Where does Duke University rank in the world?

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In 2027, Duke University QS ranking is #70. This university ranked at #62 in 2026. Though in the QS rankings, the university's rank has declined, it has still managed to stay among the Top 100 Universities in the world. In Times Higher Education rankings, Duke University ranking is even better in 2026 i.e. #28.

Question 23

Does Duke University provide off-campus accommodation?

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No, Duke University does not maintain off-campus accommodation facilities. Interested candidates must refer alternative housing portals such as: nearduke.com, DukeList, University Living, & ForRentUniversity among others to find student accommodation in the city.The university does offer accommodation as part of its multiple residential houses located at walking distance from the university campus, that offer all essential facilities associated with living at Duke such as: bedroom, kicthen with stove & refrigerator, laundry facilities, vending machines, shared bathrooms, etc.

Question 24

What is the difference between the Duke East Campus & West Campus?

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The main difference between them comes in residential offerings. The West campus is organized into quadrangle residential facilities which is not the case with East Campus, that has individual houses & residential halls. Living at East Campus is limited to only first-year students, & it does not maintain accommodation facilities for Selected Living Groups or Greek Organizations.

Question 25

What percentage of Duke students are girls?

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Per unofficial sources, of the overall UG enrollment - 6488 students of Class of 2023 around 53.5% i.e.  3471 students are girls. The remaining 46.5% students i.e. 3016 students are boys. The same source states 85% students live as part of university maintained residential housing, while remaining 15% live as part of off campus accommodation facilities.

Question 26

Is Durham a good place to live for students?

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Durham is considered a good place to live for international students. Described by locals as the 'green state', there's tons of things to do for students in North Carolina. There are many outdoor spaces, & multiple walking & hiking trails for students to visit. The food scene is pretty diverse with multiple great food places to hang out with friends at including: Mad Hatters Cafe, JuJu Durham, Press Coffeee & Enzo's Pizza among others.

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