Duke University
Finalists who rank Duke
If you are a Finalist who ranked Duke, your National College Match application will be sent to Duke, and you will need to submit the following requirements to the school by November 1. If you have questions after reviewing the information below, please reach out to the school directly.
Requirements
Duke University Application Status Portal Activation
QuestBridge will send Finalists’ applications to college partners on October 16, and Duke University may need a couple of days to import them into their system. Once processed, Duke University will then email you instructions to log in and activate your applicant portal, where you can track the status of the materials you submit.
After your QuestBridge Application has been forwarded to Duke, you will receive instructions on accessing your Duke Admissions Portal. Please note that you should not complete a Common or Coalition Application. Once you have accessed your portal, complete the required Duke QuestBridge Questionnaire. The questionnaire will ask you to identify up to three Duke majors that interest you, and to reflect on your academic interests and your interest in Duke. The specific questions can be found here.
Duke University will be test-optional for first-year applicants in the 2025-2026 admissions cycle.
If you choose to submit scores, complete one of the following standardized testing options and self-report or officially report scores to Duke:
- ACT (writing exam not required; science exam encouraged but not required)
- SAT (essay component not required)
Duke does not have a preference for either test, but if you choose to submit both, Duke will consider the stronger score as determined by concordance tables.
SAT Subject Tests are not required.
2025-2026 CSS Profile
CSS code: 5156
Available: Oct. 1
Please select "Regular Decision" as your admission application type.
If your parents are divorced or separated:
- Your non-custodial parent must submit a separate CSS Profile online. After your custodial parent completes the CSS Profile, your non-custodial parent may complete their application at the same website.
- If you do not have any contact with your non-custodial parent, then you may submit a request to waive the requirement of their financial information. Download the Parent 2 Waiver Request.
2025-2026 FAFSA
FAFSA code: 002920
Submit as soon as available
Please complete the FAFSA as soon as it is available and submit it directly to Duke.
U.S. Citizens and Eligible Noncitizens.
All Finalists who rank Duke for the Match will automatically have their applications moved into the Regular Decision process. Please submit updated transcripts and any new information. If you no longer wish to be considered, you must request that your application be withdrawn by writing to [email protected].
Finalists who ranked Duke and submitted all materials (but did not match to a binding college)
Finalists who did not rank Duke
Common Application and all Duke-specific supporting documents.
N.B. If you did not rank Duke but wish to apply regular decision, you will need to submit the common application before receiving access to the Duke portal.
On the Duke section of the Common Application respond "yes" to the question that asks if you are requesting a fee waiver as a QuestBridge Finalist. Also provide your 9-digit QuestBridge ID number to have your fee waived.
Finalists who ranked Duke and submitted all materials (but did not match to a binding college)
Finalists who did not rank Duke