Duke University

Undergraduate application deadlines: Fall 2027 entry

• ED: November 2, 2026 (closed). Decision: Mid-December.
• RD: January 4, 2027. Decision: Late March/early April.

Source: University admissions website · Checked: 2026-10-10

Undergraduate admissions data

• Fall 2025 entering class: 55,541 applicants, 2,910 admitted (5.2%).
• Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1510–1570, ACT 34–35.

Source: Common Data Set (reported by the university)

Cost of attendance

• 2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $90,696 (tuition and fees $68,758; housing and food $18,128; books and supplies $536; other expenses $3,274).
• Undergraduate application fee: $85.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

Frequently asked questions

What are the undergraduate application deadlines at Duke University for Fall 2027 entry?

ED: November 2, 2026 (closed). Decision: Mid-December. RD: January 4, 2027. Decision: Late March/early April.

What is the admission rate at Duke University?

Fall 2025 entering class: 55,541 applicants, 2,910 admitted (5.2%). Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1510–1570, ACT 34–35.

How much does it cost to attend Duke University as an international undergraduate?

2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $90,696 (tuition and fees $68,758; housing and food $18,128; books and supplies $536; other expenses $3,274). Undergraduate application fee: $85.