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Quick Stats

Female Undergrads 50%
Male Undergrads 50%
Birth Control Available? Yes
Duke Student Health offers a variety of contraceptive options, and condoms are available in dorm vending machines.
Best Places to Meet Guys & Girls
  1. The quads
  2. Classes
  3. Parties
Best Places to Hook Up
  1. Shooters
  2. Fraternity parties
  3. Study rooms

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Overall, Duke is an exceptionally manicured campus filled with equally attractive, put-together people. The old story goes that the guys are better looking than the girls, but in reality, it doesn't take much to find a truly beautiful member of either sex. Most Dukies are conscientious about their image, and it shows—students hit the gym often to stay fit, and people commonly dress up for class and parties. You will meet plenty of people on campus who just seem "too perfect," those students who are good looking, brilliant, funny, and intensely motivated to succeed. While these enigmas can create some pressure on campus, the overall atmosphere consists of happy, social, and smart kids with above-average looks.

In terms of the campus dating scene, students tend to lean much more towards weekend hookups than long-term relationships, but it isn't impossible to find some great couples on campus (and if you stroll through the Gardens or past the Chapel on a nice spring day, you'll quickly find a young Duke alumna in a long white dress having her wedding photos taken).

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Guys & Girls at Duke University

stillundecided

Psychology '15

3.1
B-

Girls Are Hotter Than Guys

There are way more attractive girls at Duke than guys. There are a few good-looking Frat-stars and Lacrosse players, but we all know about their reputation. Most of the guys here are a little nerdy looking, and not in an adorably dreamy Adam Brody kind of way.

May 02, 2012

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Guys & Girls at Duke University

ayzhang

Political Science and Government '15

4.6
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Appearance-Conscious Enough to Keep the Gyms Full

Not your typical daddy's little girl or momma's boy. Not a whole lot of emphasis on brands or makeup or anything, but enough to keep the gyms full of students who want to keep in shape. Both genders are very attractive.

Dec 31, 2011

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shabzer

French Language and Literature '14

3.5
B

Not Many Relationships

The dominant style for guys on campus is pretty fratty - think lots of lax pinnies, and often corresponding attitudes to go with them. Both guys and girls here generally fall into 2 categories - ones who care about their appearance and put effort into looking perfect, or nerdy ones who wouldn't know good clothes if they hit them in the face or are too busy studying to care about their looks.

Dating isn't really a thing at Duke; hooking up (especially while drunk) is the norm. This is especially true in the Greek scene, from what I'm told by Greeks.

Aug 02, 2011

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Social Scene

It is rare to find a Duke student who doesn't find the University a bit cliquish. This is not to say that you can't make a lot of friends in a variety of groups, but sometimes, parts of Duke can feel exclusive. Students are fun, bright, and attractive, but tend to stay in small groups of fun, bright, and attractive people. It is easy to carry on a conversation with classmates on the bus, walking to or from a class, or anywhere on campus, but if you're from different groups, it is unlikely you will move to the tier "close personal friend" from that of "casual acquaintance." Once you find your niche, Duke will be a ton of fun. Dorms, clubs, organizations, and projects—anything where you interact with a lot with other people—can be great places to forge strong friendships.

Hookups or Relationships?

Hookups are definitely the prevailing wind in these parts, but there are some students who manage to maintain healthy, committed relationships on campus.

Dress Code

There is no set dress code, but, overall, students are preppy. The likes of J. Crew, The Gap, and Vineyard Vines reign supreme, with button-down shirts, khakis, and Sperry's being a part of nearly every student's wardrobe. When dressing down, people are likely to sport jeans, a Duke T-shirt or sweatshirt, and flip-flops. Duke students almost always look good, and you will find few who are willing to roll out of bed and go to class in pajamas or sweats. There are certainly exceptions to these rules, with plenty of students refusing to conform to Nantucket-inspired apparel. On the whole, though, campus looks fit for an L.L. Bean catalog.

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