Duke University School of Law Tuition 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 $55,813. Compared to private law schools in North Carolina, its tuition is higher than the average tuition of $59,449.

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
2024 Duke University School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-StateOut-of-State
Duke University School of Law$75,618
All Law Schools$30,198$50,356
Public$30,198$43,313
Private$55,813
North Carolina Law Schools$22,172$54,174
Public$22,172$43,623
Private$59,449
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 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.
Duke University School of Law Tuition Trends Chart

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.
Duke University School of Law Cost of Attendance
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.
Duke University School of Law LL.M. Tuition
Cost
Tuition & Fees$87,968
Room & Board$19,080
Books$1,406
Other Expenses$4,122
Cost of Attendance$112,576

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%.
Duke University School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
Duke University School of Law94.96%$30,000
All Law Schools81.23%$22,897
Public79.84%$16,599
Private82.32%$27,821
North Carolina Law Schools88.63%$21,949
Public75.66%$12,703
Private95.12%$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.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
20192020202120222023
Total Enrollment682683738755754
Grants/Scholarships Received597633670713716
Percent Received87.54%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.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
20192020202120222023
Number Received597633670713716
Half or Less than Tuition69.01%72.35%65.37%66.76%76.68%
Half to Full Tuition29.65%25.91%33.13%31.42%22.63%
Full Tuition0.84%1.11%1.34%1.54%0.70%
More than Full Tuition0.50%0.63%0.15%0.28%0.00%