Student-Faculty Ratio
7:1
Full-Time Student Population
13,870
Part-Time Student Population
480
Full-Time Instructional Faculty
1,301
Part-Time Instructional Faculty
46
Faculty with Terminal Degree
96%
Average Faculty Salary
$118,251
Full-Time Retention Rate
97%
Programs/Majors Offered
58
Academic/Career Counseling?
Yes
Class Sizes
- Fewer than 20 students: 71%
- 20 to 49 students: 23%
- 50 or more students: 6%
Instructional Programs
Occupational:
NoAcademic:
YesContinuing Professional:
NoRecreational/Avocational:
NoAdult Basic Remedial:
NoSecondary (High School):
NoSpecial Credit Opportunities
Advanced Placement (AP) Credits:
YesDual Credit:
NoLife Experience Credits:
NoUndergraduate Schools/Divisions
- Nicholas School of the Environment
- Pratt School of Engineering
- Sanford School of Public Policy
- Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Degrees Awarded
- Bachelor's degree
- Doctorate - Professional practice
- Doctorate - Research/scholarship
- Master's degree
- Post-bachelor's certificate
Most Popular Majors
- Business Administration and Management: 9%
- Economics and Econometrics: 3%
- Law: 4%
- Public Policy Analysis, General: 3%
Graduation Requirements
- English (including composition)
- Foreign languages
- Humanities
- Mathematics
- Sciences (biological or physical)
- Social science
Special Study Options
- Distance learning opportunities
- Study abroad
- Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Other Academic Offerings
- Cross-registration
- Double major
- Exchange student program (domestic)
- Independent study
- Internships
- Student-designed major
Online Courses
Duke's Continuing Studies offers online courses in more than 17 topics, including project management, leadership, communication, finance, management (strategic and marketing), and business writing.
Best Places to Study
- Bryan Center, in a comfy corner
- East or West Campus Quad
- Lilly Library (East Campus)
- Perkins/Bostock Library (West Campus)
- Sarah P. Duke Gardens
- Your room
Tips to Succeed
- Get a good amount of sleep, use the exercise facilities (because they're awesome), eat well, take care of yourself, and balance work and fun. Time management is tough at times, but Duke students learn to make it work.
- Go to office hours! Many professors are willing to help, or even just to chat.
- Meet as many people from as many backgrounds as you can. All the resources are there, whether you are looking for an intellectual conversation or help with a research project.
- Study. A lot will be demanded of you academically, and there's simply no substitute for hard work.
Did You Know?
- The Vice Provost for Interdisciplinary Studies works with faculty members and administrators across the University to support interdisciplinary research, collaboration, and instruction on Duke's Strategic Plan: "Building on Excellence."
- The Center for Civic Engagement has coupled with the Program in Education to create service-learning courses, which combine traditional classroom learning and community service projects in the Durham area.