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Duke University Score Requirements
Duke University reports an average SAT score of 1550, with a 25th percentile of 1520 and a 75th percentile of 1570. The average ACT score is 34, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles at 34 and 35, respectively. For English proficiency, the average TOEFL score is 100, while the average IELTS score is 7.0, with minimum requirements of 100 and 7.0, respectively. The average IB score is 44, with a 25th percentile of 43. Additionally, weighted GPA averages at 4.2, though unweighted GPA data is not disclosed.
GPA Requirements
Duke University reports a weighted average GPA of 4.2 for undergraduate admissions. Specific percentiles for both the 25th and 75th are not disclosed. No unweighted GPA data is provided.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1520-1570
Average: 1550
Submitting SAT: 47%
Math: 780-800
Reading: 740-770
Duke University has an average SAT score of 1550, with the 25th percentile scoring 1520 and the 75th percentile at 1570. For the math section, the scores range from 780 at the 25th percentile to 800 at the 75th percentile. In the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) component, the scores are 740 and 770 for the 25th and 75th percentiles, respectively. Notably, 47% of students submitted SAT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsACT Requirements
34-35
Average: 34
Submitting ACT: 30%
Math: 33-35
English: 35-36
Reading: 34-35
Science: 34-36
Duke University has an average ACT score of 34, with the 25th percentile at 34 and the 75th percentile at 35. The breakdown of ACT components shows the 25th percentile for math at 33 and the 75th percentile at 35, while English ranges from 35 at the 25th percentile to 36 at the 75th percentile. Additionally, reading scores have a 25th percentile of 34 and a 75th percentile of 35, and science scores range from 34 to 36. Approximately 30% of students submit ACT scores for admission.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
100-100
Average: 100
Minimum: 100
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Duke University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 100 for undergraduate admissions, with the average score also at 100. Both the 25th and 75th percentiles are reported as 100, indicating consistency in performance among admitted students. Specific percentile data for the listening, reading, speaking, and writing components is not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Duke University allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions. This means that the university considers the highest scores from different testing dates for each section of standardized tests, potentially providing applicants with a better composite score. This practice can enhance a student's admissions profile by allowing them to highlight their best performance across multiple test attempts.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Allowed
Duke University is test optional, meaning applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. Additionally, the university allows self-reporting of scores, which means students can report their scores without official documentation during the application process. Approximately 47% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, while 30% submit ACT scores, indicating that some students submit both types of scores, as the total exceeds 100%.
More DetailsIB Requirements
43-44
Average: 44
Duke University's average International Baccalaureate (IB) score is 44, with the 25th percentile at 43 and the 75th percentile also at 44. For subject recommendations, students are advised to take higher-level courses in Math AA, Chemistry, Biology, and Economics, along with standard-level courses in English B, History, and Psychology.
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