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What is Duke's SAT and ACT policy? What is Duke's average/minimum SAT or ACT score?

All candidates for admission must complete either the College Board Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or the test of the American College Program (ACT) and arrange to have official test scores sent to Duke. For information about Duke's standardized testing requirements, click here.

We do not have a minimum required score for either the SAT or the ACT since we consider many factors in our admissions process. Also, we do not report an average SAT or ACT score. Rather, we report the middle 50 percent range of our admitted students. This means that 25 percent of the students we admit score higher than the upper end of the range, and 25 percent score below the lower end of the range. To see the profile of the current first-year class, click here.

Duke's Top Ten Questions

Duke's Top Ten Most Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I add my name to the mailing list?
2. Does Duke offer information sessions and campus tours? Do I need a reservation to attend them?
3. What are the majors that Duke offers?
4. Would it be possible to schedule an interview or meeting with an admissions officer while on campus?
5. What is Duke's SAT and ACT policy? What is Duke's average/minimum SAT or ACT score?
6. What is the cost of tuition at Duke? Is there a difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition?
7. How can I apply to Duke? Does Duke prefer a certain type of application?
8. What is the difference between Regular Decision and Early Decision?
9. Where can I find information about Duke's Pre-Med, Pre-Law or Pre-Business programs?
10. How can I be sure the Admissions Office received my entire application?