Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $87,072. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $68,758 |
| Housing & meals | $17,458 |
| Books & supplies | $1,602 |
| Personal & travel | $2,207 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,953 |
| Total cost of attendance | $87,072 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Duke University net price compared with other North Carolina colleges
Duke University has the 53rd-lowest average net price of 56 North Carolina colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | Montreat College | $27,061 | 50% | $45,151 |
| 49 | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | $27,426 | 49% | $43,418 |
| 50 | Bennett College | $28,299 | 25% | $36,654 |
| 51 | Lees-McRae College | $28,340 | 42% | $43,415 |
| 52 | Wake Forest University | $28,719 | 89% | $78,158 |
| 53 | Duke University | $29,612 | 97% | $97,800 |
| 54 | Queens University of Charlotte | $30,857 | 61% | $57,673 |
| 55 | High Point University | $38,707 | 74% | $61,389 |
| 56 | Elon University | $41,555 | 84% | $74,545 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All North Carolina colleges →
Why Duke University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University | 6% | $29,612 | 97% | $97,800 | This school |
| Wake Forest University | 22% | $28,719 | 89% | $78,158 | |
| Davidson College | 13% | $17,379 | 91% | $81,400 | |
| Cabarrus College of Health Sciences | 23% | $17,618 | 71% | $58,708 | |
| Elon University | 66% | $41,555 | 84% | $74,545 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Duke University would cost you $893 more per year than Wake Forest University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Duke University, mostly from a lower estimate for personal & travel costs (−$1,113).
- Wake Forest University gives aided families $1,320 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, North Carolina resident | Duke University | Wake Forest University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $68,758 | $67,642 | +$1,116 |
| Books & supplies | $1,602 | $1,630 | −$28 |
| Housing & meals | $17,458 | $17,848 | −$390 |
| Personal & travel | $2,207 | $3,320 | −$1,113 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,953 | −$2,941 | −$12 |
| Sticker price | $87,072 | $87,499 | −$427 |
| Average grants | −$57,460 | −$58,780 | +$1,320 |
| You pay | $29,612 | $28,719 | +$893 |
“+” means Duke University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Duke University cost questions
How much is tuition at Duke University?
Tuition and fees are $68,758 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Duke University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $87,072 a year.
What do families actually pay at Duke University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $29,612 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $735; $48–75k pay $5,706; $110k+ pay $54,230.
How much debt do Duke University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $12,000, and 0.3% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Duke University overview