Duke University traces its origins to a small school that opened in 1838 in Randolph County, North Carolina. Duke University provides 51% financial aid to their undergraduate students as well as 70% to their postgraduate students. At Duke, we believe we offer much more than just financial aid, we offer support to each of our students. At Duke, our students are people of action. Duke students don’t play it safe. While Duke students come from all 50 states and more than 100 countries around the globe, they are united by their curiosity, 

community-mindedness, and desire to change the world. Superb communities, including exceptional universities, embrace diversity. Duke University holds that a diverse community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni enhances our collective strength and learning. We embody a spectrum of perspectives, backgrounds, nationalities, religions, ethnicities, and identities. From your first day on campus to well beyond graduation, Duke remains dedicated to fostering an environment where you can authentically thrive amid a remarkably talented and diverse scholarly community.