Duke University Reports 13.75% Early Decision Acceptance Rate for Class of 2030

Duke University has released its Early Decision (ED) admissions statistics for the Class of 2030, admitting 847 students out of 6,159 applicants. This translates to a 13.75% acceptance rate, underscoring the intense competitiveness of elite college admissions. The figures were reported by [Top Tier Admissions](https://toptieradmissions.com/resources/college-acceptance-rates/early-action-and-early-decision-results-class-of-2030/), which tracks early admissions trends at top-tier institutions.

While Duke's ED acceptance rate remains higher than its Regular Decision rate—consistent with national trends—the pool of applicants continues to grow, reflecting heightened demand for early admission pathways. Notably, Duke's ED program is binding, meaning admitted students must enroll. The university has not yet disclosed demographic or academic profile details for the admitted cohort.

This update follows broader patterns in selective admissions, where early applicants often benefit from higher acceptance rates compared to Regular Decision. For context, [College Kickstart](https://www.collegekickstart.com/blog/item/class-of-2030-early-decision-and-early-action-results) notes that peer institutions like the University of Pennsylvania reported a 5.8% ED acceptance rate for the same class, highlighting the varying selectivity among Ivy+ schools.