Duke University Historical Acceptance Rate

Historical Acceptance Rates

Duke University's overall acceptance rate has seen a decline in recent years, dropping from 11% in 2014 to 7% in 2023. In 2023, there were 46,365 applicants, with 3,145 students admitted, resulting in an acceptance rate of 7%. The trend shows a heightened selectivity: the acceptance rate decreased from 10% in 2017 and 11% in both 2015 and 2016 to the current 7%, illustrating a competitive admissions landscape as the applicant pool continues to grow.