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Common Data Set · 2024–25 · 5 Schools
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Ann Arbor, MI
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What the Data Shows
Duke University admits only 5.7% of applicants — nearly 3x harder to get into than University of Michigan, which admits 15.6%.
Source: Common Data Set 2024–25
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| Metric | Duke University | University of Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Admissions | ||
| Overall Admit Rate | 5.7% | 15.6% |
| ED Admit Rate | 17.3% | No ED program |
| Test Policy | Test Optional | Test Optional |
| SAT Range (mid 50%) | 1500–1570 | 1360–1530 |
| ACT Range (mid 50%) | 34–35 | 31–34 |
| Academics | ||
| 4-yr Graduation Rate | 87% | 81.7% |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate | 96.8% | 93% |
| Return for sophomore yearⓘ | 98% | 97% |
| Student:Faculty | 5:1 | 15:1 |
| Classes Under 20 Students | 71.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | ||
| Total Undergrad | 7,000 | 34,000 |
| Freshman Class Size | 2,000 | 7,000 |
| In-State | 15.3% | Not reported |
| Out-of-State | 67.7% | Not reported |
| International | 17% | Not reported |
| Finances | ||
| Sticker Price (Tuition + Fees) | $73,172 | $17,736 |
| Net Price (< $30k income) | Not reported | Not reported |
| Net Price ($48k–$75k) | Not reported | Not reported |
| % Receiving Need Aid | Not reported | 91% |
| Avg Aid Package | $76,028 | $35,086 |
| % of Need Met | 100% | 91% |
| Avg Debt at Graduation | $27,515 | $27,923 |
| Student Body Demographics | ||
| White | 35% | 46% |
| Asian | 21.6% | 18% |
| Hispanic | 10.7% | 12% |
| Black | 8.6% | 5% |
| Multiracial | 7.3% | 6% |
| Unknown / Other | 5.9% | 4% |
| What They Value in Admissions (CDS Section C7) | ||
| Rigor of Coursework | Very Important | Very Important |
| classRankImportance | Important | Not Considered |
| GPA | Very Important | Very Important |
| Test Scores | Considered | Important |
| Essays | Considered | Important |
| Recommendations | Very Important | Important |
| Extracurriculars | Very Important | Considered |
| Talent / Ability | Very Important | Considered |
| Character / Personality | Very Important | Important |
| First Generation | Considered | Important |
| Legacy (Alumni) | Considered | Not Considered |
| Geographic Residence | Considered | Considered |
| State Residency | Considered | Considered |
| Religious Affiliation | Not Considered | Not Considered |
| Interview | Considered | Not Considered |
| volunteerWork | Considered | Considered |
| Work Experience | Considered | Considered |
| levelOfInterest | Considered | Considered |
| Application Deadlines | ||
| Early Decision | Nov 1 | No ED program |
| ED Notification | Mid December | — |
| Early Action | No EA program | Nov 1 |
| EA Notification | — | Jan 31 |
| Regular Decision | Jan 2 | Feb 1 |
| RD Notification | Apr 1 | May 1 |
| Transfer Priority | Not reported | Not reported |
| Waitlist | ||
| Students Offered Spot | Not reported | 24,804 |
| Accepted Offer | Not reported | 18,793 |
| Admitted from Waitlist | Not reported | 973 |
| Waitlist Admit Rate | Not reported | 5% |
| Transfer Admission | ||
| Transfer Applicants | 2,285 | Not reported |
| Transfer Admitted | 92 | Not reported |
| Transfer Enrolled | 52 | Not reported |
| Transfer Admit Rate | 4% | Not reported |
| Incoming Class Profile | ||
| From Top 10% of HS Class | Not reported | Not reported |
| From Top 25% of HS Class | 98% | Not reported |
| Avg HS GPA | Not reported | 3.90 |
| % Submitted SAT | 48% | 51% |
| % Submitted ACT | 30% | 18% |
| Required High School Coursework (Years) | ||
| English | 4 yrs | 4 yrs |
| Math | 3 yrs | 3 yrs |
| Science | 3 yrs | 3 yrs |
| Foreign Language | 3 yrs | 2 yrs |
| Social Studies / History | 3 yrs | 4 yrs |