Verified data from IPEDS & College Scorecard

What Does Duke University Actually Cost?

Federal IPEDS data. These are real prices paid by students in each income bracket — not marketing estimates.

Sticker price: $65,805/yr. Most students pay less after federal grants. Enter your family income below to see your bracket.

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Enter your family's household income to see the estimated net price after grants & scholarships (no loans).

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Source: IPEDS Net Price Data (U.S. Dept. of Education). Actual cost varies by individual financial aid package.

Full Income Bracket Table

Family earns $0–$30k$3,295/yr
Family earns $30k–$48k$242/yr
Family earns $48k–$75k$6,901/yr
Family earns $75k–$110k$16,487/yr
Family earns $110k+$54,375/yr

Source: IPEDS Net Price Data / U.S. Dept. of Education. Average cost paid by students receiving grant/scholarship aid. Does not include loans.

What This Number Means

  • • This is the average net price paid by students who received grant or scholarship aid.
  • • It covers tuition, fees, room, board, books, and other expenses.
  • • It does not include loans. Your debt could be higher or lower depending on your choices.
  • • Individual packages vary. Use this as a starting point, not a guarantee.