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6.4%Acceptance
$65,805Tuition
6,417Students
96%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$97,800Earnings
#2 in North CarolinaPrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24United Methodist

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$65,805
Out-of-State Tuition
$65,805
Average Net Price
$34,454
Students Receiving Financial Aid
12.7%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$17,458
Books & Supplies
$1,602
Total Cost of Attendance
$84,865
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$138/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
88.9%
Students Taking Federal Loans
16.3%
Pell Grant Recipients
12.7%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $3,295
$30,001 – $48,000 $242
$48,001 – $75,000 $6,901
$75,001 – $110,000 $16,487
$110,001+ $54,375

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Cost Overview

Families earning under $30,000 pay just $3,295 annually at Duke, while those making over $110,000 face $54,375 per year. The four-year total ranges from $13,180 to $217,500 depending on family income. Duke's financial aid cuts the $84,865 sticker price dramatically for most students.

Graduates carry a median debt of only $13,000, translating to monthly payments of $138. That debt load looks manageable against median earnings of $97,800 ten years after graduation. The 88.88% loan repayment rate reflects Duke's strong career outcomes. Only 16.31% of students need federal loans, and 96.16% return for sophomore year.

Middle-income families between $30,000-$48,000 get the sweetest deal, paying just $242 annually. Duke reserves its steepest discounts for families who need them most, making this top education surprisingly accessible despite its strong reputation.

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