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Study Guide: Duke University: History, Academics, and Campus Life

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Duke University: History, Academics, and Campus Life Study Guide

Founding and Historical Evolution

Duke University traces its origins to its founding in 1838 in the town of Trinity, North Carolina, not Durham.

Answer: True

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Duke University was historically known as Trinity College until 1924.

Answer: True

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James Buchanan Duke established The Duke Endowment in 1934, leading to the university's renaming.

Answer: False

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Duke University is located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina.

Answer: False

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James Buchanan Duke established The Duke Endowment with a $40 million trust fund in 1924.

Answer: True

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The Woman's College at Duke University merged with the men's college in 1972.

Answer: True

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Julian S. Carr donated land for Duke's original Durham campus (now East Campus) in 1892.

Answer: True

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What was Duke University originally founded as in 1838?

Answer: Brown's Schoolhouse

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Duke University was renamed in honor of which prominent figure after The Duke Endowment was established?

Answer: Washington Duke

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Duke University is a key institution within which major North Carolina research region?

Answer: Research Triangle

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Who was instrumental in donating land for Trinity College's move to Durham in 1892?

Answer: Julian S. Carr

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The Woman's College at Duke University merged back into the main liberal arts college in what year?

Answer: 1972

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Campus Design and Landmarks

Duke University's campus spans approximately 8,600 acres and includes a marine laboratory in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Answer: True

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Duke's West Campus is characterized by Georgian-style architecture, while its East Campus features Collegiate Gothic design.

Answer: False

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Duke University owns approximately 7,044 acres of land, including its forest.

Answer: True

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Duke's main campus is divided into West Campus, East Campus, and the Medical Center, but not Central Campus.

Answer: False

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Julian Abele was the chief designer of Duke's West Campus, drawing influences from French and Italian architectural styles.

Answer: True

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Established in 1931, Duke Forest serves as the largest private research forest in North Carolina.

Answer: True

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The Duke Lemur Center is recognized as the world's largest sanctuary for rare and endangered strepsirrhine primates.

Answer: True

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The Sarah P. Duke Gardens attract over 500,000 visitors annually.

Answer: False

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Duke Libraries include the Perkins Library, Bostock Library, and Rubenstein Library on West Campus.

Answer: True

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The Nasher Museum of Art on Central Campus was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.

Answer: False

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What architectural style predominantly characterizes Duke's West Campus?

Answer: Collegiate Gothic

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The nickname "Gothic Wonderland" for Duke's West Campus refers to its prominent use of which architectural style?

Answer: Collegiate Gothic

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Who was the chief designer of Duke's West Campus, working under Horace Trumbauer?

Answer: Julian Abele

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Duke Chapel, located at the center of West Campus, was constructed between which years?

Answer: 1930-1935

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What is the primary purpose of the Duke Forest?

Answer: Research and demonstration of forest types and treatments

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The Duke Lemur Center houses nearly 300 animals representing how many different species?

Answer: 25

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How many acres do the Sarah P. Duke Gardens cover?

Answer: 55

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Where is the Duke University Marine Laboratory located?

Answer: Beaufort, North Carolina

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The Nasher Museum of Art on Central Campus is named after which Duke alumnus?

Answer: Raymond Nasher

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What is the Duke University Marine Laboratory's role?

Answer: Serving as a hub for research and education in marine sciences

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Academic Organization and Research

The Latin motto of Duke University, "Eruditio et Religio," translates to "Wisdom and Faith."

Answer: False

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For the 2023 entering class, the average GPA for accepted students at Duke's School of Medicine was 3.92.

Answer: True

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Which of Duke's undergraduate academic divisions enrolls the majority of undergraduates (85%)?

Answer: Trinity College of Arts and Sciences

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All freshmen at Duke are required to take a writing class and a current-issues seminar class.

Answer: True

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The Pratt School of Engineering's curriculum focuses solely on engineering disciplines and does not accommodate interdisciplinary studies.

Answer: False

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Duke Kunshan University's curriculum is guided by principles such as Rooted Globalism and Collaborative Problem-Solving.

Answer: True

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Duke University is classified as having "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity" by the Carnegie Classification.

Answer: False

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Duke Kunshan University offers only graduate programs in fields like Global Health and Environmental Policy.

Answer: False

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Which of the following is the Latin motto of Duke University, and what does it mean?

Answer: Eruditio et Religio (Knowledge and Religion)

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What was the average GPA for students accepted into Duke's School of Medicine for the 2023 entering class?

Answer: 3.92

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What is the median LSAT score for students enrolled in Duke's School of Law (Class of 2026)?

Answer: 170

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What are the key features emphasized in the curriculum at Duke's Pratt School of Engineering?

Answer: Design, computing, research, and entrepreneurship

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Which of the following is NOT one of the animating principles of the curriculum at Duke Kunshan University?

Answer: Independent Thinking

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Admissions and Student Demographics

Duke University's admissions are described as "moderately selective."

Answer: False

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For the Class of 2024, the middle 50% of admitted students typically scored between 1400 and 1500 on the SAT.

Answer: False

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Duke University practices exclusive admissions, meaning it only admits students who can afford the full tuition.

Answer: False

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Duke was ranked first in a 2020 study for being the most generous university to its wealthiest students.

Answer: False

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Duke offers merit-based scholarships such as the Angier B. Duke Memorial Scholarship and the Robertson Scholars Leadership Program.

Answer: True

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Approximately 10% of first-year students at Duke have familial ties to Duke alumni.

Answer: False

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The median family income of Duke students is $186,700, with 56% coming from the top 10% highest-earning families.

Answer: True

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For the Class of 2028, Duke University received nearly 55,000 applications, resulting in an acceptance rate of approximately what percentage?

Answer: 5.1%

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What is the typical middle 50% ACT score range for admitted students at Duke University?

Answer: 34-35

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Duke University practices which type of admissions policy regarding financial need?

Answer: Need-blind

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In a 2020 study, Duke was ranked first for being most generous to which group of students?

Answer: Financially neediest students

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Which of the following is NOT listed as a merit-based scholarship offered by Duke?

Answer: Rhodes Scholarship

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Student Life, Traditions, and Athletics

Duke's athletic teams are known as the Wildcats and compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).

Answer: False

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Duke University has won a total of 17 NCAA team championships, with the men's basketball team accounting for five of those titles.

Answer: True

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Duke requires students to live on campus for their first two years of undergraduate study.

Answer: False

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Approximately 50% of undergraduate men and 30% of undergraduate women at Duke participate in fraternities and sororities.

Answer: False

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"Tenting" is a Duke tradition where students camp out overnight to secure tickets for home games against rival UNC.

Answer: True

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The Duke Student Government (DSG) charters and funds student groups and represents student interests to the administration.

Answer: True

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DukeEngage provides partial funding for undergraduates to participate in immersive summer service projects globally.

Answer: False

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Mike Krzyzewski coached Duke's men's basketball team for 42 seasons, leading them to five NCAA championships.

Answer: True

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The "Cameron Crazies" are known for their quiet and reserved support of the Duke basketball team.

Answer: False

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The "Tobacco Road" rivalry primarily involves Duke University and Wake Forest University in basketball.

Answer: False

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What is the nickname for Duke University's athletic teams?

Answer: The Blue Devils

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Which of the following sports has seen Duke University win the most NCAA team championships according to the source?

Answer: Women's Golf

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Who succeeded Mike Krzyzewski as the head coach of Duke's men's basketball team?

Answer: Jon Scheyer

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What is the significance of the "Iron Dukes" in Duke's football history?

Answer: They were the undefeated 1938 team coached by Wallace Wade that made the Rose Bowl.

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What is the tradition known as "tenting" at Duke University primarily associated with?

Answer: Securing tickets for popular athletic events

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What is the Duke University Union (DUU) primarily responsible for?

Answer: Serving as the primary programming organization for student activities

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The "Tobacco Road" rivalry in Duke's athletic culture is most notably associated with competition against which university?

Answer: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Notable Affiliations and Recognition

As of fiscal year 2024, Duke University's endowment is valued at $11.9 billion, making it the twelfth-wealthiest private academic institution in the U.S.

Answer: True

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Duke University is often labeled as a "Northern Ivy" due to its academic excellence and social prestige.

Answer: False

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Duke ranks 12th globally and 34th in the country on Times Higher Education's global employability ranking.

Answer: True

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Duke University has been affiliated with fourteen Nobel laureates.

Answer: False

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As of fiscal year 2024, what is the approximate value of Duke University's endowment?

Answer: 11.9 billion

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How many Nobel laureates have been affiliated with Duke University?

Answer: 16

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Who is the CEO of Apple and a notable Duke alumnus mentioned in the source?

Answer: Tim Cook

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What does the "Southern Ivy" label applied to Duke University signify?

Answer: Its academic excellence and social prestige are comparable to Ivy League institutions

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What is the Duke Forward campaign, a seven-year fundraising initiative, known for?

Answer: Fundraising $3.85 billion by August 2017

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What is the significance of the "Southern Ivy" label applied to Duke University?

Answer: It signifies Duke's academic excellence and social prestige are comparable to Ivy League institutions.

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Significant Events and Controversies

Duke University officially desegregated its undergraduate college in 1961.

Answer: False

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Martin Luther King Jr. delivered a speech at Duke University in November 1964 concerning the Civil Rights Movement.

Answer: True

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In 1969, students occupied the Allen Building to protest issues including the university's approach to civil rights and attrition rates for Black students.

Answer: True

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The 2006 Duke University lacrosse case involved players falsely accused of assault.

Answer: True

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In 2019, Duke University paid $112.5 million to settle allegations of plagiarism by a researcher.

Answer: False

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When did Duke University officially desegregate its undergraduate college?

Answer: 1963

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What significant event related to the Civil Rights Movement occurred at Duke in November 1964?

Answer: Martin Luther King Jr. delivered a speech

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What was Duke's policy regarding Black students in the 1920s concerning campus facilities?

Answer: Black students were restricted from using dining halls and dormitories.

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What was a primary reason for the student takeover of the Allen Building in 1969?

Answer: Concerns about racist living conditions and attrition rates for Black students

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What was the outcome of the 2006 Duke University lacrosse case?

Answer: All charges were dropped, and the players were declared innocent.

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In 2019, Duke University paid $112.5 million to settle allegations related to what issue?

Answer: Scientific research misconduct

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