DukEconomicsDuke University

Program Info

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake.

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0 admitted0 waitlisted1 rejected

0 admitted samples

No admitted GPA score sample is available for this program.

Official sources are the final authority

Statement of purpose

One to two pages, single-spaced.

CV or resume

Required.

Life Experiences Statement

Maximum one page, single-spaced. Required Graduate School upload on the Additional Experiences page.

Recommendation letters x 3

Three required.

Unofficial transcript(s)

Unofficial transcripts with application submission; official transcripts required upon admission.

Academic: Bachelor's degree; US bachelor's degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited institution. Undergraduate GPA on a 4.0 scale required in the application; no hard minimum GPA cutoff published.
Prerequisites: Quantitative background; Most competitive applicants show strong mathematics preparation including multivariable calculus, linear algebra, and real analysis; differential equations and introductory statistics/probability also valued. Prior economics coursework preferred but not required; successful applicants also come from math, CS, engineering, public policy, and related fields.
IELTS: 7.0 overall; Graduate School general English guidance; Academic IELTS accepted.
TOEFL: New scale: 5.0 overall | Old scale: 90 overall; Graduate School guidance for exams on or after 21 Jan 2026.; Graduate School guidance for applicants whose first language is not English. For exams before 21 Jan 2026. Waivers may apply per Graduate School policy.
GRE: Required (no minimum published); GRE General required; take by the November test date preceding the January deadline when possible. GRE Subject optional. GMAT not accepted.