1. Duke University
By: Karen Sandoval

2. General information Duke University is located in Durham, NC
If you are interested in Liberal Arts & Engineering, Duke provides diverse and in-depth programs and degrees.
Is Duke a public university or private ?
Duke is a private school.

3. Student Information
Duke has 14,850 students that enrolled in Fall 2014.
DIVERSITY:
African- American – 10%
American Indian – 1%
Asian American – 21%
Caucasian – 48%
Foreign – 10%
Hispanic – 7%
Other/Unknown – 4%
NC Residents Attending – 12%

4. Programs and Degrees offered
Duke university has a wide range of opportunities for students with different interest and passions. Some of the many degrees include: Biology Art Music Medical Physics Nursing Romance Studies More of degrees and programs:

5. Activities Along with academic opportunities
Duke offers activities to students.
DEVILS AFTER DARK: Duke has
created this safe and fun social for first year students.
THEATRE, MUSICALS AND MUESUEMS
are created for students to
connect and create a social
environment for everyone.

6. Tuition 2015-2016 Estimated Cost of Attendance (Student Budget)
Tuition & Fees $49,486
Room $6,658
Board $6,684
Books, Supplies, & Personal Expenses** $3,466
Transportation dependent upon home address
Estimated Cost of Attendance* $66,276
55% percent of students at Duke do not pay the full cost.

7. Financial aid Financial is provided at Duke University.
Family contribution: the amount expected from parent(s) and the amount expected from you. Duke expects a minimum contribution from a first-year student of $2,600 per year.. Your parental contribution is calculated by the Financial Aid Office. Families with a total annual income of $60,000 or less, will not be required to pay at all.
If you have any questions, visit this website or call the Financial Aid Office
applicants/how-does-it-work

8. Scholarships Scholarships are given at Duke University.
When applying make sure to follow the requirements and contact the Finacial Aid Office for any questions or concerns about the scholarships.
2 Major Scholarships:
MAC Anderson Scholar: This is a summer foreign language study scholarship. Pop
Trinity Scholarships: The award covers full tuition, fees, room & board, and a small stipend for books.  It is subject to renewal for the scholar's four years of undergraduate study. Trinity Scholars are offered up to $6,600 for research or other educational enrichment programs.
University Scholars Program: The award covers full tuition, mandatory fees, room & board and is subject to renewal for the scholar's four years of undergraduate study. Additionally, Scholars are offered up to $7,000 for research or other educational enrichment programs. This program encourages innovation and collaborative thinking.

9. Admission requirements
In order to apply for Duke University students
need to take ACT tests or the SAT + 2 SAT subject tests.
Applicants need to show academic achievement and performance.
3 letters of recommendation are need. 2 from teachers and 1 from a counselor.
A quality essay and previous tests scores.
Duke University looks for students who are committed and motivated to pursue their education. It is not a matter of how smart you are but your passion for learning along side with history of extra curricular activities.
Accecptance rate: 10.8%

10. Housing
Duke housing is separated in 3 sections. East, West and Central
Students are required to live on campus for 3 years and
the 4th year is optional.
First-year students are assigned to houses to
allow students to meet people from diverse backgrounds.
Students have an option to their preferences for things like
single rooms, single-sex or coed halls.
There are performing arts residence, in which students tend to share an interest in artistic learning.
Residence halls are grouped into neighborhoods.
There is a faculty-in-residence in most halls, as well as residence coordinators and residentialassistants who help on campus students.
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