Helping parents understand dorm options, safety, accessibility, and what to expect at Duke University.
Duke University requires first- and second-year students to live on campus and strongly encourages juniors and seniors to remain on campus.
First-Year Housing: Freshmen are assigned to residence halls by the Housing Office based on housing preferences. First-year students live in designated residential areas.
Upperclass Housing: Juniors and seniors participate in a lottery-based room selection process each spring for on-campus housing. Off-campus housing is also available.
Housing System: Duke features various residential styles and housing communities to support student life and engagement.
Durham, NC
Private Research University
16,600 total students
16 dorm buildings reviewed on DormScouter
| Dorm | Overall ★ | Safety ★ | Cleanliness ★ | Reviews | Features |
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| Few Quad | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Alspaugh House | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Bassett House | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Brown House | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Edens Quad | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Giles House | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Jarvis House | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Pegram House | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Randolph House | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Wilson House | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Wannamaker Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Craven Quad | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Crowell Quad | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Epworth Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| 300 Swift | — | — | — | 0 | |
| The Hollows | — | — | — | 0 |
Year-specific advice for Duke University dorms — what changes from freshman to senior year:
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