The Class of 2029 navigated the most competitive admissions cycle in Duke’s history. For the first time ever, the University’s overall acceptance rate fell below 5%, driven by record selectivity in both Early Decision and Regular Decision application cycles.
Landing a spot meant standing out amid a record-high number of total applicants.
To put this year’s striking figures in context, The Chronicle reviewed Duke’s admission announcements since 2000 to trace the steep climb in applications and steady decline in acceptance rates…