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SAT University Admissions Guide
Also known as: Duke, DU, Blue Devils
Private Nonprofit school in Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Originally chartered as Brown’s Schoolhouse in 1838, Duke comprises 12 schools—including Trinity College of Arts & Sciences, Pratt School of Engineering, and the School of Medicine—across an 8,693‑acre campus. Its $11.9 billion endowment funds cutting‑edge research, scholarships, and global initiatives like Duke Kunshan University. The Blue Devils compete in NCAA Division I’s ACC, and Duke Forest and cultural centers enrich campus life.
SAT Scores are optional
This university has a test-optional policy.
Duke operates a test‑optional policy for first‑year applicants in the 2024–2025 cycle: SAT and ACT scores may be submitted at the applicant’s discretion, self‑reported scores are accepted and superscored, and there is no disadvantage in withholding scores. Transfer applicants are likewise not required to submit test scores.
Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.
Concord, North Carolina, United States of America
Barber–Scotia College is a private, unaccredited historically black college in Concord, North Carolina, affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). It enrolls a small student body and maintains an open admissions policy.
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Barton College is a private liberal arts college in Wilson, North Carolina, affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). It enrolls approximately 1,300 students across undergraduate programs in arts, sciences, education, and business.
Belmont, North Carolina, United States of America
Belmont Abbey College is a private Catholic liberal arts college in Belmont, North Carolina, affiliated with the Benedictine monastic community. Founded in 1876, it enrolls around 1,650 students and is the only Catholic‑affiliated college in the state.
Greensboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Bennett College is a private historically black liberal arts college for women located in Greensboro, North Carolina, affiliated with the United Methodist Church. It enrolls about 200 students and is one of two HBCUs in the United States exclusively for women.
Brevard, North Carolina, United States of America
Brevard College is a private liberal arts college in Brevard, North Carolina, enrolling around 780 students on a 3‑acre campus in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Founded in 1853, it emphasizes experiential learning and offers a test‑optional admissions policy.
Concord, North Carolina, United States of America
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences is a private health sciences college in Concord, North Carolina, affiliated with Atrium Health and offering diploma through graduate programs in 11 disciplines.
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