by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Duke degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Duke measures up.
Duke is ranked #2,926 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C+ (above average for value). Within North Carolina, it ranks #119 of 124 for value.
These Duke majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| International & Comparative Education | #1 of 1 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #1 of 1 |
| International Education | #1 of 1 |
| Anatomy | #5 of 6 |
| General Public Policy Analysis | #35 of 38 |
| Public Policy | #35 of 39 |
| Public Administration | #35 of 39 |
| Other History | #36 of 38 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | #44 of 47 |
| Biology | #44 of 47 |
Below is the detailed Duke value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Duke University is ranked #1 out of #128 in North Carolina for quality and #119 out of #124 for North Carolina value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Duke financial aid page to be sure.
Duke University is ranked #2,926 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Duke University is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Duke costs about $56,044. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $224,174 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $87,072 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $29,612 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $56,044 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $224,174 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Duke net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Duke costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Duke degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $348,288 | — | — |
| All Students | $224,174 | #2,926 | C+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $118,448 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $348,288 | — | — |
| All Students | $224,174 | #119 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $118,448 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Duke shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $3,295 |
| $30K–$48K | $242 |
| $48K–$75K | $6,901 |
| $75K–$110K | $16,487 |
| Over $110K | $54,375 |
About 54% of Duke undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $56,560 per year. Get more details on the Duke financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Duke net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.