Colleges in USA

Sonoma State University campus size is 269 acres. The university is located in Rohnert Park at the foot of the Sonoma Mountains. The university is known to have a mid-size campus with over 5,500 students. The female student population is higher than the male student population at SSU, with 62% and 38% respectively. The university is located 50 miles north of San Francisco, off Highway 101, adjacent to the communities of Rohnert Park and Cotati.

As per the unofficial data, out of the total 9,234 students, 8% of students are international pursuing undergraduate and graduate programs. Around 2,000 students take undergraduate programs and over 7,000 chose postgraduate programs. International students can check the Webster University statistics from the below table:

Many people may choose Duke University for an MBA in the USA over Tufts University because Duke's Fuqua School of Business is globally renowned for its academic excellence, distinguished faculty, and strong alumni network.

Duke's curriculum and collaborative and diverse community fosters an environment, where students benefit from a wealth of perspectives and experiences for aspiring business leaders. 

Tufts University is also pretty good with a strong reputation for its programs however most students prefer the curriculum structure and want to connect more with the network of alumni at Fuqua School at Duke University.

Duke has an acceptance rate of 5.8-6%. Therefore, the acceptance rate is low making Duke University extremely selective. One needs to usually have a high GPA and a high SAT/ACT score (cross-check this requirement with the department/course) to increase their chances of getting into the programs.

If you are a graduate student, you also need to remember to articulate your message of 'Why Duke' in your statement of purpose and you should also have strong referees who can vouch for your abilities and skills.

Webster University acceptance rate is 91%. This demonstrates the university is lenient during admission and international students with above average scores can easily crack to enter the university. Students must score high standardized test scores, and GPA and fulfill the basic eligibility to get selected at the university. Along with this, students must showcase their ability by taking part in extracurricular activities and gaining some relevant experience.

Please find below the application fees at Duke University:

The Duke University Graduate School application fee is $95. 

The Law school has a higher application fee - $175.

While getting part-time jobs is possible, it might not be easy from the get-go since the coursework at Duke University is demanding. Work-study is a programme that helps students get part-time jobs, especially on Duke's campus.

Employment opportunities for both on- and off-campus jobs are posted to the Student Employment Website. A student's eligibility to work during Summer Terms or other terms will be determined by the program's financial aid office. Therefore before starting to work or even before the part-time job search, one can contact the aid office/international office to learn more.

Duke University is one of the top private universities in Durham, United States. Look at the rankings given below -

• It is ranked #62 in the QS World University Rankings for 2026. 
• In the World University Rankings 2026 by The Times Higher Education, it is ranked #28.