Cost of Attendance
Students at Duke pay on a sliding scale based on their financial circumstances. Over half of our students pay far less than the total cost of attendance, with 21% of our first-year class attending tuition-free in the last year. You can read below to find the cost before your aid is applied, but the most important thing is how much Duke is likely to cost you after our assistance. You can receive an estimate of your cost with aid here.
2025-2026 Estimated Cost of Attendance* (Before Financial Aid)
1st-year Undergraduate Student
Billed Costs |
|
|---|---|
| Tuition | $70,265 |
| Estimated Fees | $2,907 |
| Engineering Dues (Pratt Students Only) | $60 |
| Housing (Double Room) | $10,910 |
| Food | $10,075 |
| Total Billed Expenses | $94,157 - $94,217 |
Estimate of other expenses | These expense estimates are not billed and actual costs will vary by student |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment | $536 |
|
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses** | $3,274 |
| Transportation (domestic) | $582-$1,317, depending on home address |
Estimated Cost of Attendance (Total Costs): $98,549 - $99,344
* The Estimated Cost of Attendance is our best approximation of what each student at Duke would need to cover basic expenses for nine months before any financial aid is applied. You can find more information about costs and fees on the Bursar's website.
**Miscellaneous Personal Expenses include items like laundry, clothing, snacks, personal care items, etc.
2025-2026 Estimated Cost of Attendance* (Before Financial Aid)
Returning Undergraduate Students
Billed Costs |
|
|---|---|
| Tuition | $70,265 |
| Estimated Fees | $2,727 |
| Engineering Dues (Pratt Students Only) | $60 |
| Housing (Double Room) | $10,910 |
| Food | $8,947 |
| Total Billed Expenses | $92,849 - $92,909 |
Estimate of other expenses | These expense estimates are not billed and actual costs will vary by student |
|---|---|
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment | $536 |
|
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses** | $3,274 |
| Transportation (domestic) | $582-$1,318, depending on home address |
Estimated Cost of Attendance (Total Costs): $97,241-$98,036
*Cost of attendance may vary by student. Individual cost of attendance will be listed on your aid offer and may updated as your costs change.
College Cost Transparency Initiative
Duke is committed to using the Principles & Standards of the College Cost Transparency Initiative in its student financial aid offer.