DUKE UNIVERSITY

ABOUT DUKE

Durham's Duke University, established in 1838 with a current enrollment of 16,780 students, operates 17 varsity sports across the Atlantic Coast Conference at the Football Bowl Subdivision level. The program's men's basketball team has captured 5 national championships and produced legendary figures like Mike Krzyzewski, whose 42-year tenure ended in 2022 with 1,202 total victories. Football competes at the highest collegiate level, while Duke's Olympic sports consistently produce ACC competitors across swimming & diving, tennis, soccer, and lacrosse programs that recruit from a selective academic institution.

Women's lacrosse stands among Duke's signature programs, having won 3 national championships since 2010 and regularly competing for ACC titles. Men's soccer, baseball, and women's basketball represent additional strong ventures within the conference, where Duke competes against schools like North Carolina, Virginia, and Clemson. The athletic department serves a student-athlete population across 17 sports, balancing the demands of ACC competition with the university's rigorous academic standards that rank among the nation's most selective institutions.