Duke University reported an Early Action acceptance rate of 12.9% for the application year 2024, with 806 out of 6,240 applicants being admitted. This represents a decrease from the previous application year 2027, where the acceptance rate was higher at 16.4% with 800 admits from 4,880 applicants. Notably, acceptance rates for early action have not been consistently available for other recent years, indicating fluctuating trends in the competitiveness of the applicant pool. The current trend suggests increasing selectivity in Duke's Early Action process.