Duke University School of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at Duke University School of Law is $75,618 according to the Duke University School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Duke University School of Law' tuition is much higher than the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in North Carolina, its tuition is higher than the average tuition of $60,032.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $65,805 at Duke University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $63,985. The law school tuition is 14.91% higher than undergraduate tuition and 18.18% higher than graduate tuition at Duke University.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Duke University School of Law's tuition with other law schools by location and school type. Comparisons can help you make decisions and prepare life as a law school student and beyond.
You can compare Duke University School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition over $70K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University School of Law | $75,618 | |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
| North Carolina Law Schools | $23,034 | $55,109 |
| Public | $23,034 | $45,264 |
| Private | $60,032 | |
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at Duke University School of Law has increased by 4.11% compared to last year. It has increased by 16.91% over the past 6 years from $64,682 to $75,618.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $78,727 with $3,109 increase, if the this year's increase rate is applied. Based on the average increase rate over past 5 years, the 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $78,175, which is $2,557 more than this year.
| Tuition & Fees | Change % | |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $64,682 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $67,318 | ▲4.08% |
| 2020-2021 | $67,347 | ▲0.04% |
| 2021-2022 | $69,750 | ▲3.57% |
| 2022-2023 | $72,632 | ▲4.13% |
| 2023-2024 | $75,618 | ▲4.11% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at Duke University School of Law is $100,226. It includes tuition & fees, living costs, costs for books & supplies, transportation & travel costs, and other living expenses, but may exclude health insurance fee, loan fee, and required exam fee. After receiving grants and scholarships, the COA down to $70,226. For detailed costs breakdown, see Duke University School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $100,226 |
| Tuition & Fees | $75,618 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $19,080 |
| Books | $1,406 |
| Other Expenses | $4,122 |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $70,226 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $30,000 |
LL.M. Tuition
Duke University School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $87,968.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $87,968 |
| Room & Board | $19,080 |
| Books | $1,406 |
| Other Expenses | $4,122 |
| Cost of Attendance | $112,576 |
Data Source: Duke University School of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center, https://law.duke.edu/apply/tuition/
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 94.96% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $30,000 at Duke University School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Duke University School of Law is higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in North Carolina, the received percentage is similar to the average of 89%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University School of Law | 94.96% | $30,000 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
| North Carolina Law Schools | 88.63% | $21,949 |
| Public | 75.66% | $12,703 |
| Private | 95.12% | $26,572 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 754 enrolled students, 716 students 94.96% received grants and/or scholarships. 0.70% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 22.63% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $38,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $25,000.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 682 | 683 | 738 | 755 | 754 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 597 | 633 | 670 | 713 | 716 |
| Percent Received | 87.54% | 92.68% | 90.79% | 94.44% | 94.96% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $22,500 | $22,500 | $24,000 | $24,000 | $25,000 |
| 50th Percentile | $27,000 | $27,000 | $30,000 | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| 75th Percentile | $35,000 | $35,000 | $35,000 | $35,000 | $38,000 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 76.68% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 22.63% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 0.70% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 5 out of total 868 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 597 | 633 | 670 | 713 | 716 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 69.01% | 72.35% | 65.37% | 66.76% | 76.68% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 29.65% | 25.91% | 33.13% | 31.42% | 22.63% |
| Full Tuition | 0.84% | 1.11% | 1.34% | 1.54% | 0.70% |
| More than Full Tuition | 0.50% | 0.63% | 0.15% | 0.28% | 0.00% |
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