Duke University is a private not for profit research University situated in Durham, North Carolina. The university is religiously affiliated with the ‘United Methodist Church’.
Duke University seeks to engage the mind, elevate the spirit, and stimulate the best effort of all who are associated with the University; to contribute in diverse ways to the local community, the state, the nation, and the world.
It was founded in 1838 by Methodist and Quaker families in rural Randolph County in the present-day town of the trinity. In 1924, James Buchanan Duke established the ‘ Duke endowment ‘ and the name of the university was changed to honor his father’s name. Duke University started its expansion with the endowment.
Duke University’s campus spans over 8,693 acres and it has an endowment of $8.61 billion in 2019.
The university has a current student population of 16,606 with an equal distribution of male and female students. White Americans consist of 42% of the student population followed by Asians with 22%. Its diverse student base also consists of students from Hispanic, African - American, and Native American backgrounds. It has a student-faculty ratio of 6:1 which makes it very easy to have a proper one-on-one session with faculties.
The university offers a total of 92 online programs in 7 majors. MyDuke is the online application developed by the university in order to improve the online learning system. The students can make communities that consist of students and faculties. The online communities help to share ideas and suggestions instantly.
Duke University Accreditation
The institution is accredited and is nationally recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
