Aid signal
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Duke University
Durham, NC
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$65,805
Out-of-State Tuition
$65,805
Avg On-Campus Living
$17,458
Avg Off-Campus Living
$14,000
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$83,263
Net price (after aid)$34,454
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$3,295
$30k – $48k$242
$48k – $75k$6,901
$75k – $110k$16,487
$110k+$54,375
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$97,800
Median debt at graduation$13,000
Est. monthly loan payment$138
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 7.5×Graduates earn about 7.5× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants13%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans16%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
96%
Freshman Retention
96%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong post-grad earnings
$97.8k above avg
Manageable graduate debt
$13k below avg
Strong completion rate
96% above avg
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$65.8k
Net price
$34.5k
Pell
13%
Median debt
$13k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$97.8k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
Natural SciencesSocial SciencesComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesVisual & Performing ArtsHealth Sciences
Programs (24)
Natural Sciences
PhysicsMathematicsChemistryBiology
Social Sciences
Political ScienceSociology
Computer Science
Software EngineeringCybersecurityWeb DevelopmentArtificial Intelligence
Education
Special EducationSecondary Education
Admissions
Acceptance rate
7%
SAT range
1510 - 1570
ACT range
34 - 35
Campus & Student Life
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- Where is Duke University located?
- Duke University is located in Durham, NC, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Duke University?
- Duke University is a private university based in NC. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Duke University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Duke University is approximately 7%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Duke University?
- Duke University's published in-state tuition is approximately $65,805 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Duke University?
- Duke University reports total enrollment of approximately 17,041 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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