Duke 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$60,244

Cost of attendance at Duke University in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$60,244

Cost of attendance at Duke University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Duke University was $27,297. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Duke

Duke net price calculator

$27,297

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in North Carolina and nationwide.

North Carolina's average	$12,201
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Duke for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$27,297	$365 (1%)	$2,945	$4,301	$10,304	$18,753	$47,805
2021	$26,932	$2,546 (10%)	$371	-	$7,160	$18,113	$49,939
2020	$24,386	$4,601 (23%)	-	-	$4,150	$18,375	$48,680
2019	$19,785	$2,226 (10%)	-	-	$3,398	$14,925	$45,529
2018	$22,011	$2,061 (10%)	-	$827	$7,805	$21,879	$52,081
2017	$19,950	$1,345 (6%)	$4,728	$1,302	$7,880	$22,049	$48,925
2016	$21,295	$469 (2%)	$11,904	$3,317	$7,573	$24,072	$48,841
2015	$21,764	$2,648 (14%)	$8,777	$11,915	$16,180	$25,085	$41,893
2014	$19,116	--	$6,871	$5,507	$14,207	$25,480	$45,034

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Duke University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$79,860	$8,701 (12%)	$60,244	-	$1,434
2021	$71,159	$6,687 (9%)	$57,934	-	$1,434
2020	$77,846	$2,741 (4%)	$58,123	-	$1,434
2019	$75,105	$2,639 (4%)	$55,695	-	$1,260
2018	$72,466	$2,619 (4%)	$53,500	-	$1,260
2017	$69,847	$2,842 (4%)	$51,265	-	$1,260
2016	$67,005	$3,006 (5%)	$49,241	-	$1,260
2015	$63,999	$2,251 (4%)	$47,243	-	$1,260
2014	$61,748	$2,220 (4%)	$45,376	-	$1,300
2013	$59,528	--	$43,623	-	$1,350

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Duke provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 5,718 dormitories available to its students at $9,164 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Duke is $1,018 per month.
Does Duke provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Duke for one academic year is $6,862, which works out to $762 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Duke estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,434.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Duke estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $1,976

If living off-campus, with family: N/A

If living off-campus, not with family: N/A
How much is Duke application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $85 and $95 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Duke offers the following payment plans: Guaranteed tuition plan, Tuition payment plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Duke University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,815	$3,360
For out-of-state students	$1,815	$3,360

Housing and Meal

Duke University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Duke University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$6,862	$9,164	N/A	5,718
2021	$6,862	$9,164	N/A	5,773
2020	$6,664	$8,924	N/A	5,773
2019	$6,472	$8,706	N/A	6,025
2018	$6,304	$8,494	N/A	6,026
2017	$6,152	$8,286	N/A	5,507
2016	$6,026	$8,006	N/A	6,161

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Duke University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Not Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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