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Duke University (Duke) · Durham, North Carolina · Private nonprofit university

Acceptance rate6%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate97%finish within six years
Undergraduates17,499Large (>10,000)
Student-to-faculty5 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Duke University Football coaches

Coaches at Duke University who recruit Men's Football, head coach first.

Manny DiazHead Coach
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Gabe InfanteBaxter Family Assistant Head Coach - Special Teams & Defensive Line
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Alex DevineAssistant Coach - Defensive Tackles
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Athletics

The program

Where Duke University competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division I
Conference
Atlantic Coast Conference
Program level
Elite Program
Athletics site
goduke.com
Academics

How you compare

The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.

SATMiddle 50%: 1500–1570
ACTMiddle 50%: 34–35

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Popular majors

African StudiesAnatomyAnthropology, GeneralArea Studies, OtherArt History, Criticism and ConservationBehavioral SciencesBioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
Test policy
Considered but not Required
Student-to-faculty
5 : 1
Graduation rate
97% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

TuitionOne rate for all students$66,325
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$23,422
Campus

Where it is

Duke University in Durham.

Location
Durham, North Carolina
Type
Private Non-Profit
Religious affiliation
United Methodist
Time zone
Eastern
Website
duke.edu
Overview

About Duke University Football

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Manny Diaz, the Head Coach, leads the Duke University Football staff of 48 coaches, verified September 2026. Duke University (Duke) competes in NCAA Division I Football as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. Duke University is a large private school in Durham, North Carolina with 17,499 undergraduates, a 6% acceptance rate and an average net price of $23,422 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Duke University Football

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Manny Diaz, the Head Coach and Gabe Infante, the Baxter Family Assistant Head Coach - Special Teams & Defensive Line. Duke University has 48 coaches for Football, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your position, height and weight, 40-yard dash and key stats in the subject line and first sentences. Division I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
  3. Send your videoInclude a Hudl highlight video with your best plays first, with the link near the top so Manny can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Duke University typically score 1500–1570 on the SAT and 34–35 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Duke University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Questions

Duke University Football FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is Duke University D1?

Yes. Duke University competes in NCAA Division I Football, in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Is Duke University public or private?

Duke University is a private nonprofit school in Durham, North Carolina.

What conference is Duke University Football in?

The Atlantic Coast Conference.

Does Duke University offer athletic scholarships for Football?

Duke University competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.

How many coaches does Duke University Football have?

48 coaches, led by Manny Diaz, the Head Coach.

How much does Duke University cost?

In-state tuition is $66,325 and out-of-state tuition is $66,325 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,422.

What is the Duke University acceptance rate?

6% of applicants are admitted.

What SAT or ACT score do you need for Duke University?

Admitted students typically score 1500–1570 on the SAT and 34–35 on the ACT.

How do I contact the Duke University Football coaches?

Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.

Coaching staff verified September 2026