Paying for Duke University

UndergraduateGraduate
2024 Tuition & Fee $65,805 4.97% $63,985 4.00%
The 2024 tuition & fees of Duke University (Duke) is $65,805 for prospective students and the 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $63,985. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $63,515.
53% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $50,142. It could cover 76.20% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $36,930 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
Duke's 4-year tuition is $284,294, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $374,040.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Duke University is $65,805. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 4.97% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $63,515.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $69,077 , a 5.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Duke Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$62,688$18,627
2023-2024$65,805$19,665
Change % 2023-20244.97%5.57%
2024-2025$69,077$20,761

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $63,985. The graduate tuition has been risen by 4.00% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $53,574.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $66,547 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 4.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Duke Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$61,522$18,627
2023-2024$63,985$19,665
Change % 2023-20244.00%5.57%
2024-2025$66,547$20,761

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Duke. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $1,983. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $4,325.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$1,888
2023-2024$1,983
2024-2025$2,083
Graduate2022-2023$3,495
2023-2024$4,325
2024-2025$5,352

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $19,665 when a student live on a campus housing facilities for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 5.57% compared to the previous year.
The Duke's 2024 COA is $87,072 for on-campus living.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Duke
On-campus
Tuition & Fees$65,805
Room & Board$17,458
Personal Expenses$2,207
Books & Supplies$1,602
Cost of Attendance$87,072
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Duke Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Duke?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Duke is $284,294.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Duke 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$67,848$69,954$72,126$74,366$284,294
Class of 2029Fall 2025$69,954$72,126$74,366$76,674$293,120
Class of 2030Fall 2026$72,126$74,366$76,674$79,055$302,221
Class of 2031Fall 2027$74,366$76,674$79,055$81,509$311,604
Class of 2032Fall 2028$76,674$79,055$81,509$84,040$321,278

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $374,040.
Duke 4 Years COA
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$89,573$92,147$94,796$97,524$374,040
Class of 2029Fall 2025$92,147$94,796$97,524$100,331$384,798
Class of 2030Fall 2026$94,796$97,524$100,331$103,221$395,872
Class of 2031Fall 2027$97,524$100,331$103,221$106,196$407,271
Class of 2032Fall 2028$100,331$103,221$106,196$109,258$419,006

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 53% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $173,472.
Duke 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$39,431$42,005$44,654$47,382$173,472
Class of 2029Fall 2025$42,005$44,654$47,382$50,189$184,230
Class of 2030Fall 2026$44,654$47,382$50,189$53,079$195,304
Class of 2031Fall 2027$47,382$50,189$53,079$56,054$206,703
Class of 2032Fall 2028$50,189$53,079$56,054$59,116$218,438

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Duke University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Duke
In-StateOut-of-State
Duke University$65,805
University of Miami$59,926
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus$21,524$39,890
University of Louisville$12,828$29,174
Wake Forest University$64,758
Boston College$67,680
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