Duke University

The university offers traditional, in-person programs and courses on its Durham campus but also has an online school. While Duke doesn’t provide online undergraduate degree programs, it does have fully online or hybrid graduate programs. According to data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), 0% of undergraduate students and 8% of graduate students are solely enrolled in online courses at Duke.

You can determine the legitimacy of a college or university by checking for proper accreditation. This stamp of approval is given to schools that deliver quality education to their student body. Duke is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctorate degrees, as well as certificates. 

At OnlineU, we only include accredited online schools and universities on our site.

Highly Ranked

The university has received much recognition for its vast research opportunities, top-notch programs, and flexible curriculums. In fact, the university is ranked #1 for the Best Online Colleges in North Carolina.

Over 70 Online Courses

Duke offers online students an extensive catalog of remote courses across various disciplines. These classes can be part of their degree or available through certificate or non-credit programs. 

Religious Degrees

Duke offers two online degrees in religion: a Master of Arts in Christian Practice and a Doctor of Ministry. These programs may be an excellent option for students who want to further their understanding of religion or pursue a career in this field.

Based on Salary Score, Duke has several master’s degrees that provide the highest earnings for graduates. At OnlineU, we use a ranking system to compare the median annual salaries of a school’s program alumni to alumni from other schools who graduated from the same program. The online master’s degree programs at Duke with the highest Salary Scores are the Master of Science in Quantitative Management, with both concentrations in Business Analytics and Health Informatics receiving a perfect Salary Score of 100 out of 100. Additionally, the Master of Environmental Management scores 90 out of 100.

Yes, it's considered a challenge to be admitted into Duke. According to data from College Scorecard, the acceptance rate at Duke is 6%. This low acceptance rate is slightly higher than Ivy League schools like Harvard University at 4%. 

Also, Duke requires students to take entrance exams and submit test scores during the application process.

There’s no specific GPA or GRE score requirement for Duke’s online graduate programs, but you can read our article about what's considered a good GPA to get a better idea of what's expected. The university does provide statistics to allow prospective students to see the average GPA and GRE scores of previously admitted students in their programs.

Below is a general overview of admission requirements for Duke’s online programs:

• Submit an online application.
• Upload a copy of unofficial college transcripts.
• Submit three letters of recommendation.
• Submit a statement of purpose.
• Upload resume or curriculum vitae (CV).
• Submit GRE test scores (optional for some programs).
• Submit test scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
• Provide proof of undergraduate GPA.
• Submit supplemental materials if necessary.

When applying to specific graduate programs, there may be additional requirements or materials.