Hi, I was just curious about how Duke's acceptance rate has evolved over time. Does anyone have any idea about their acceptance rate in 1990 or other past years? I'm just interested in seeing how it compares to their current acceptance rate.
Hi! I can provide you with some information on how Duke's acceptance rate has changed over the years. While I don't have the exact acceptance rate for 1990, I can share that in the early 1990s, Duke's acceptance rate hovered around 30%. Over the years, the acceptance rate has generally trended downwards. In the early 2000s, it was in the low 20% range. By 2010, the acceptance rate had dropped to around 15%, and it has continued to decrease at a gradual pace since then.
As of the 2022 admissions cycle, Duke's acceptance rate was around 8.9%. While there may be some variations between years, it's evident that the acceptance rate has significantly decreased over the past three decades. This trend is not unique to Duke, as many highly selective colleges and universities have experienced similar decreases in acceptance rates due to factors such as increased applications and growing competition.
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