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Duke University is a private school   that was founded in 1838. It 

has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,664, its setting is 

suburban, and the campus size is 8,709 acres. Durham, N.C., 

which surrounds Duke’s campus, offers a variety of activities 

including shopping, dining, and entertainment.Duke University is 

divided into 10 schools and colleges, many of which serve both 

undergraduate and graduate students.                                                        

fact 1]The Sunday night before exams begin, freshmen line up 

on the quad to get into the Midnight Breakfast.

Fact 2]Duke, like some other colleges, has a band come in to do 

a concert before finals begin..

The average GPA score for accepted freshmen 

students at Duke University is a 3.88.admission 

selectivity rating of 99; 90% of freshman class in 

top 10% of their high school class; SAT Math 

average 690-800,   690-770; ACT average 29-34; 

22% of applicants are accepted.

fact 3]Duke requires its students to live on campus 

for the first three years of undergraduate life.

fact 4]America's Best Graduate Schools 2012," 

Duke's medical school ranked 5th for research.

Duke University offers 55 majors in 20 areas of study.Two of Duke’s schools, 

Trinity College of Arts and Sciences, and the Pratt School of Engineering, offer 

programs for undergraduate students. There are more than 40 majors and minors 

offered at Duke. Its graduate programs include the highly ranked   School of 

Business, Pratt School of Engineering, School of Law, School of Medicine, ,and 

School of Nursing.Duke also offers graduate programs like Divinity School and 

Nicholas School          

fact 5]The Duke community believes that education is not only a gateway to 

personal development, but also as a pathway for improving society

 fact 6]

Duke undergraduates study abroad – a higher rate   than any of the top ten private 

research universities.

Fraternities and sororities have been a large part of campus life at Duke 

University by sponsoring inter-campusevents, hosting parties, and performing 

community service. They are known for providing leadership opportunities and 

fostering a sense of belonging among a large student body. The first fraternities 

and sororities on campus were a part of Trinity College (1859-1924), the 

precursor to Duke University. The earliest fraternity chapter on campus was the 

Gamma Chapter of Sigma Nu, chartered in 1871.Fraternities and sororities at 

Duke are governed by the Interfraternity Council.

fact 7]Duke University Libraries, one of the nation's top 10 private research library 

systems

fact 8]Duke Performances hosts between 60 and 70 professional performing arts 

events, including music, theater, dance and talks, on campus each year. 

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