Private Four-Year Universities in North Carolina
Duke University Overview Duke University, located in Durham, North Carolina, is a prestigious private research university known for its rigorous academics and outstanding athletic programs. Established in 1838, Duke is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities. History Duke University was founded as Brown’s Schoolhouse and later became Union Institute, Normal College, and Trinity College before being renamed Duke University in 1924, following a significant endowment from James Buchanan Duke. The university has since grown into a leading…