How many students get waitlisted at Duke?

In the last several years, around 1,000 students a year have decided to stay on Duke’s waiting list. We consider the waiting lists in Trinity College of Arts & Sciences and the Pratt School of Engineering separately.

Does Duke have a waitlist?

The number and timing of admission offers to waitlist candidates is unpredictable from year to year. It depends on what choices applicants currently admitted to Duke (and to other schools) make, and when they make them.

What percentage of applicants get into Duke?

Duke University’s Acceptance Rate – Class of 2025 Duke’s acceptance rate in the 2019-20 admissions cycle was 8.2%. In the 2020-21 cycle, the received a whopping 49,555 applications and accepted only 5.8%, the lowest clip in school history.

How can I increase my chances of getting a waitlist?

Finally, here are six tips you can use to try to raise your chances of getting admitted off the college waitlist:

Write a letter of interest.
Send important updates (on accomplishments)
Keep up your grades and GPA.
Stay in contact with the school, specifically the (head of the) admissions committee.

How can I increase my chances of getting off the waitlist?

Getting Off the Waitlist

Don’t Take “Waitlist” Literally. Don’t wait to take action!
Think It Over. Before contacting any colleges that have waitlisted you, take some time to consider whether you still want to attend the school.
Enroll at Your Next-Choice College.
Give Updates.
Stay in Touch.
Keep Up Your Grades.

What are my odds of getting into Duke?

With an acceptance rate of 7%, admission to Duke is extremely competitive. Based on our analysis, to have a good chance of being admitted, you need to be at the very top of your class and have an SAT score of close to 1560, or an ACT score of around 35.