Duke University

Duke University and Purdue University, both are the best universities for higher education in the United Kingdom.  Also, the average annual salary of Duke University graduate is INR 81 lakh. The average annual salary of Purdue University graduate is INR 57 L. If discuss average annual salary, Duke University clearly stands taller than Purdue University. Students also check factors such as placement rate, acceptance rate, and more.

Duke University is one of the most chosen universities for higher education in the United States. Also, the university offers various undergraduate and postgraduate programs for its international students. Students can check Duke University tuition fee for international students below:

The Duke University acceptance rate is 4.8% for the Class of 2029, per data curated from official sources. The university shows a clear preference towards admitting students with a quality academic background. 

Prospective students must maintain high academic scores during their school and college level education, provide proof of English proficiency and also demonstrate non-academic abilities that can be useful in their career in the future.

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.

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.

It is ranked 61 in the QS World University Rankings for 2025. 

In World University Rankings 2024 by The Times Higher Education, it is ranked #26.

According to the reports on the Duke University official website, these are some of the figures for the fee required to study at this university: Estimated Cost of Attendance (Total Costs): $93,330-$94,066 for undergraduate students.

Master's Students (per semester, fall/spring): $31,310 - $32,560 equating to around INR 78,60,258.

The figures are likely to change every year and based on your tuition status but these can provide an estimate.