Duke University's domestic acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at 5.1%, with 27,90 of 54,190 applicants being admitted. This marks a decline from the acceptance rates of 6.3% in both the application years 2027 and 2026, and a slight decrease from 5.9% in 2025. The historical trend indicates an overall tightening competition for admission as the acceptance rate continues to drop in recent years.