Duke

April 9, 2025

For the Class of 2028, Duke University received 54,194 applications and admitted 2,926 students, resulting in an overall acceptance rate of 5.40%. The Early Decision round was significantly more favorable, with an acceptance rate of 13%, and accounted for 806 admits—making up approximately 46.35% of the incoming class. This highlights the strategic advantage of applying Early Decision for students who are confident that Duke is their top choice.

Standardized Testing

Academically, Duke’s admitted students presented exceptionally strong standardized test scores. The middle 50% SAT range for admitted students was 1510–1560, while the middle 50% ACT composite range was 34–35. These figures reflect the high academic standards and competitive nature of Duke’s admissions process, as well as the caliber of students who choose to join its vibrant and intellectually driven community.

Class of 2028	Overall Acceptance Rate	Early Decision Acceptance Rate	Total Number of Applications Received	Total Number of Applications Accepted	Number of Students Admitted Early Action	Percentage of the Class Admitted ED
Duke	5.40%	13%	54194	2926	806	46.35%

Middle 50% Range, SAT	1510-1560
Middle 50% Range, ACT	34-35

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