Duke University School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at Duke University School of Law is $78,774. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Duke University School of Law' tuition is much higher than the average tuition of $58,690. Compared to private law schools in North Carolina, its tuition is much higher than the average tuition of $57,403.
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 19.71% higher than undergraduate tuition and 23.11% 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
2025 Duke University School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-State
Out-of-State
Duke University School of Law
$78,774
All Law Schools
$32,329
$53,320
Public
$32,329
$45,874
Private
$58,690
North Carolina Law Schools
$24,411
$53,816
Public
$24,411
$46,642
Private
$57,403
* Average law school tuition is based on 2024 data because many law schools have not yet announced their 2025 tuition rates.
Duke University School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart
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 12.33% over the past 5 years from $67,318 to $78,774.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $82,013 with $3,239 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 $80,716, which is $1,942 more than this year.
Duke University School of Law Tuition Changes Over the Past 5 Years
Tuition
Fees
Change %
2020-2021
$66,000
$120
-
2021-2022
$68,400
$1,470
5.67%
2022-2023
$71,100
$1,532
3.95%
2023-2024
$74,100
$1,638
4.28%
2024-2025
$77,100
$1,674
4.01%
Duke University School of Law Tuition Trends Chart
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2025 cost of attendance at Duke University School of Law is $104,280. 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 $72,280.
Duke University School of Law Cost of Attendance
Costs
Cost of Attendance
$104,280
Tuition
$77,100
Fees
$1,674
On-Campus Living Costs
-
Off-Campus Living Costs
$25,506
At-Home Living Costs
$25,506
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received
$72,280
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount
$32,000
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.
