Discover Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
Duke University is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, and on-campus programs—including BSN, Accelerated BSN, MSN, Masters, DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, PhD to DNP, CRNA, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Doctoral University: Very High Research Activity
- 4 year or higher institution
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6,570 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
*Includes certificate and degree-seeking students - 11,383 Graduate Students Enrolled
- 6% Acceptance Rate
- 96% Graduation Rate
- 307 Trent Drive, Durham, North Carolina 27710, US
- 1-919-684-3786
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Student Demographics
- 21 Average Age
- 48% Men
- 52% Women
- 3% Veterans
- 76% White
- 9% Hispanic
- 14% Black
- 5% Asian
College Data provided by the U.S. Department of Education and complemented with additional insights from our analysts. Learn more about our Rankings Methodology.
Nursing Programs
- $105,444 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
- $77,348 In-State Graduate Tuition*
*Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.
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ProgramFormatTuitionScore
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On-Campus Program$105,444 In-State Tuition4.4 Program Score
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Hybrid Program$103,968 In-State Tuition4.3 Program Score
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Hybrid Program$90,972 In-State Tuition4.3 Program Score
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Hybrid Program$77,976 In-State Tuition4.4 Program Score
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Hybrid Program$75,810 In-State Tuition4.7 Program Score
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Hybrid Program$101,675 In-State Tuition4.4 Program Score
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Hybrid Program$93,138 In-State Tuition4.6 Program Score
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Hybrid Program$77,976 In-State Tuition4.3 Program Score
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Hybrid Program$19,494 In-State Tuition4.5 Program Score
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Hybrid Program$82,308 In-State Tuition4.3 Program Score
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Hybrid Program$41,154 In-State Tuition4.4 Program Score
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Hybrid Program$21,660 In-State Tuition5.0 Program Score
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Hybrid Program$93,138 In-State Tuition4.6 Program Score
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Hybrid Program$106,134 In-State Tuition4.4 Program Score
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Hybrid Program$97,470 In-State Tuition4.4 Program Score
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Duke University, established in 1838 as Brown's Schoolhouse, became Duke University in 1924. The School of Nursing was founded in 1931.
Undergraduate
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN)
The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a second degree nursing program for students who have completed an undergraduate degree and the required prerequisites upon enrollment.
The 16-month program is on campus and is full time. Students will be eligible to sit for NCLEX and be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in their individual states upon graduation from this program.
2018 NCLEX pass rate: 99%
Graduate
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
The Master of Science in Nursing degree is a combination of hybrid courses which includes distance-based and online learning.
There are seven pathways for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) majors as well as three non-clinical majors. The seven pathways include:
- Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) – Acute Care
- Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) – Primary Care
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) – Acute Care
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) – Primary Care
- Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)
- Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP)
The APRN student who wishes to add a sub-specialty area may choose from the following:
- Cardiology
- Endocrinology
- HIV/AIDS
- Oncology
- Orthopedics
- Veterans Health Care Concentration
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – BSN to DNP
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – MSN to DNP
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – PhD to DNP
Nurse Anesthesia
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) includes nurses who desire a specialization in anesthetic administration to patients across the life span involving different clinical settings. The Duke University DNPNurse Anesthesia program is a 36-month, 83-credit, full-time, on-campus program.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Duke University School Of Nursing also offers a PhD in nursing which focuses on nursing science and research involving chronic illness and care systems. The goal is to translate research for evidence-based practice.
To become part of the PhD program, the nurse must have the foundational knowledge of a BSN education coupled with that of an MSN education, both of which are vital in the development of the nurse scientist.
PhD to DNP
Some nurse scientists may choose an alternative PhD-to-DNPpathway.
Admission requirements to the PhD-to-DNPinclude a Master of Science in Nursing with an Advanced Practice component defined as direct or indirect care specialization.
Duke University, by the authority of the Higher Education Commission and Board of Nursing, can provide clinical MSN programs in the following states:
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Alaska Arkansas Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Florida Georgia Hawaii Illinois Indiana Kansas Maine Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska |
Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico North Carolina Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Tennessee Texas U.S. Territories Utah Vermont Virginia Washington, D.C. Wyoming |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take courses online?
Duke University School of Nursing has used distance education for more than two decades and has mastered the creative approaches to teaching and learning. Many courses are almost exclusively on-line, but there are some on-campus requirements each semester.
Will it be possible to take prerequisite courses at a community college and/or online?
Yes, as long as the prerequisite and/or online courses are completed from an accredited institution(s).
Is Nursing experience required before I apply to the Nurse Anesthesia program?
Nurses desiring to enter the Nurse Anesthesia program must have at least one year of RN experience in acute care.
Accreditation and Approval
The Duke University is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Duke University School of Nursing is also fully accredited for its Accelerated Bachelor of Nursing (ABSN), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and PhD in Nursing programs by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Duke University is approved by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission to provide practice experiences in Washington State for MSN/FNP, MSN/AGPCNP, MSN/AGACNP, MSN/PACNP, MSN/PPCNP, MSN/NNP, MSN/Women's Health NP, MSN/Health Informatics, MSN/Nursing and Health Care Leadership, and MSN/NE management programs.
Rankings and Accolades
US News & World Report (2019)
- #8 (tie) in National Universities
- #13 in Best Value Schools
- #9 (tie) Best Online Graduate Nursing Programs
- #2 Best Nursing Schools: Master's
- #1 Best Nursing Schools: Doctor of Nursing Practice
- #6 Nurse Practitioner: Adult / Gerontology, Acute Care
- #3 (tie) Nurse Practitioner: Adult / Gerontology, Primary Care
- #1 (tie) Nurse Practitioner: Family
- #2 Nurse Practitioner: Pediatric, Primary Care
- #8 (tie) Nursing Administration (tie)
- #4 Nursing Informatics
- #21 Best Global Universities
Forbes (2018)
- #10 Top Colleges
- #10 in Private Colleges
- #10 in Research Universities
- #1 in the South
- #18 America's Best Value Colleges
Duke University ranked #33 in MONEY Magazine's Best Colleges For Your Money (2018).
In 2016, Duke University School of Nursing was recognized as a Best Nursing School for Men in Nursing by the American Assembly for Men in Nursing.
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