by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find the current tuition and fees at Duke University, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Duke University ran $68,758 per year for undergraduates. Note that the school does not charge a different rate for in-state students.
The fees portion of those totals added up to $2,433; what is left is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,325 |
| Fees | $2,433 |
| Total | $68,758 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much will Duke University cost per credit hour part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To see where that lands, here is how Duke University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In NC | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Duke University is relatively pricey.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Visit the Duke University Financial Aid page for more.
Here’s how tuition at Duke University has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $58,085 |
| Two Years Ago | $60,435 |
| One Year Ago | $63,450 |
| Most Recent Year | $66,325 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Duke has tracked over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, tuition rose 4.5%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $71,873 next year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 4.51%, so a year from now students could pay around $71,855.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $71,855 |
| In 2 Years | $75,092 |
| In 3 Years | $78,475 |
| In 4 Years | $82,010 |
| In 5 Years | $85,704 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $307,432.
Tuition is just the starting figure — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For a closer look at aid at Duke University, head to the Duke University Financial Aid page.
