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Duke University

Durham, NC · Est. 1968
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 92/100

Duke University is a credit union based in Durham, North Carolina, established in 1968, with $205 million in total assets serving 15,561 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 31st of 57 credit unions we track in North Carolina. Its net worth ratio of 10.5% trails most similarly sized credit unions (38th percentile), versus a North Carolina median of 12.7%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.92% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Duke University appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$204.8M
$100M–1B institution
Members
15,561
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
10.5%
Bottom 38% of $100M–1B peers · North Carolina median 12.7%
Return on assets
0.9%
Top 34% of $100M–1B peers · North Carolina median 0.58%
Rank in North Carolina
#31
of 57 credit unions

How Duke University compares to North Carolina peers

Net worth ratio
Bottom 38% of $100M–1B peers
Duke University
10.5%
North Carolina median
12.7%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Top 34% of $100M–1B peers
Duke University
0.9%
North Carolina median
0.6%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Duke University

The Trust Grade blends financial strength with complaint history. Full methodology →

Financial strength
92/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 92
  • Well-capitalized (10.5% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.92%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

No CFPB complaints are on file for Duke University over the analysis window. For a smaller institution this is common and counts in its favor.

Are deposits at Duke University insured?

Yes. Duke University is an NCUA-insured credit union. Deposits are federally insured up to $250,000per depositor, per ownership category — regardless of this institution's Trust Grade. The grade reflects financial strength and complaint history for comparison, not the safety of insured deposits.

Duke University: frequently asked questions

Is Duke University a good credit union?

Duke University earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (92/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 92/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (10.5% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.92%).

Is Duke University NCUA-insured?

Yes. Duke University is a NCUA-insured credit union. Deposits are protected up to the standard NCUA limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.

How big is Duke University?

Duke University holds $205 million in total assets, ranking 31st of 57 credit unions we track in North Carolina. It serves 15,561 members.

Does Duke University have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Duke University appear in our data over the analysis window, which is typical for a credit union of this size.

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Financial data from NCUA call reports; complaint data from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Bankzia is an independent resource and is not affiliated with any government agency or financial institution. Figures are for general information, not financial advice.

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