Duke University
Durham, NC
Federal IPEDS data · Updated July 26, 2026
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Campus Overview
Duke University is a urban private four-year institution located in Durham, NC. It enrolls a mid-sized student body of approximately 17,499 undergraduate students. As a private institution, it sets its own tuition and operates independently of state funding.
Truth vs. Marketing
Typical marketing claims from schools like Duke University vs. verified federal data
"Personalized mentorship and small class sizes
Student-faculty ratio: 5:1 (est. ~13 students per class)
"Our students succeed at exceptional rates
Graduation rate: 97%
"Generous financial aid makes us affordable
Avg net price (after aid): $21,981
These are not direct quotes from Duke University. They represent the types of claims that schools in this category commonly make on their websites, brochures, and campus tours — paraphrased for comparison. All verification data is from IPEDS and College Scorecard federal databases. "Supported by data" means the numbers back up the claim; "Worth investigating" means it may not fully hold up. Always verify with the linked sources.
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