Duke University Cost of Attendance: 2024-2025 Breakdown

Duke University's total cost of attendance reflects its status as a top-tier private research university. Figures below are for the 2024–2025 academic year (estimates).

Direct Costs (Billed by Duke)

Tuition & Fees

• Undergraduate: $63,054 (same for in-state/out-of-state – private university)
• Graduate (varies by program):
• Master's: ~$60,000–$65,000
• PhD: Typically fully funded (tuition + stipend)
• Professional (Law, Medicine, Business): $70,000–$75,000+

Room & Board

• On-campus housing: $10,000–$12,000
• Meal plan: $7,000–$8,000
• Total R&B: ~$17,500

Indirect Costs (Estimated Personal Expenses)

• Books & Supplies: $1,500
• Transportation: $1,000–$2,000 (varies by origin)
• Personal Expenses: $2,500
• Health Insurance: ~$4,000 (if not on family plan)

Total Estimated Cost of Attendance

• Undergraduate (on campus): ~$85,000–$88,000
• Graduate (varies widely by funding): $0 (funded PhD) to $90,000+ (unfunded professional)

💰 Critical: Financial Aid

• Need-blind admission for U.S. citizens/permanent residents/undocumented/DACA
• Meets 100% of demonstrated need – no loans in aid packages (grants + work-study)
• 50%+ of undergrads receive aid; average grant ~$55,000
• International students: Need-aware; limited aid available
• Merit scholarships: Robertson, Nakayama, Angier B. Duke, etc. (separate applications)

Net Price Reality

Families earning <$75k: typically $0 parent contribution.
Families $75k–$150k: ~10–15% of income.
Families $150k–$250k: ~15–25% of income.
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