DNPin personNo entrance exam
Duke University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. · Durham, NC
Avg accepted GPA
3.5
Tuition
$197,415
36-month program
NCLEX pass rate
97%
Excellent
Program facts
Program type
DNP
Format
in person
Length
36 months
Accreditation
CCNE
Avg accepted GPA
3.5
Total tuition (est.)
$197,415
Tuition (in-state)
$63,985
Tuition (out-of-state)
$63,985
NCLEX
97%
Clinical placement
arranged
Upcoming deadlines
application close - summer 2026
1/5/2026
Prerequisites
Human AnatomyHuman PhysiologyMicrobiology with LabStatisticsChemistryNutritionIntroduction to PsychologySociology
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