Student Expenses
Although many students will receive financial assistance for their graduate education, students are responsible for ensuring that they have the means to support themselves, and the ability to pay tuition and fees due the university. Below is a summary of the estimated costs for the academic year 2008-09.
Typical Academic Year Expenses for first-year Ph.D. Student:
| Tuition ($1,037/unit for Masters Students) | $31,100 |
| Registration Fees | $5,090 |
| Student Health Fees | $568 |
| Student Government Fees | $26 |
| Health Insurance | $1,750* |
| Room | $5,850 |
| Board | $3,960 |
| Books | $1,200 |
| Transportation & Misc. | $4,910 |
| Transcript Fee | $40 |
| Recreation Fee | $66 |
| Total | $54,562 |
*Health insurance is estimate at this point.
Cost of Living
Following is the estimated 2008-09 academic year cost of living allowances for students applying for federal financial aid: $5,850 Room, $3,960 Board, $4,910 Transportation and Miscellaneous Expense, $1,750 Insurance, and $1,200 Books. The actual cost of living depends on individual lifestyle. Cost may also differ for international students; contact Enrollment Services for further information.
Tuition and Fees
The following figures are for 2008-09, and are subject to change in 2009-10.
Tuition
Tuition is charged on a per semester basis for Ph.D. students, and on a per unit basis for masters and nondegree students.
For new Ph.D. students entering in 2008-09, the charge for tuition is $15,550 per semester. A charge for tuition is levied for six semesters of graduate study. One semester of credit may be granted for those entering with a previous graduate degree or for nondegree work done at Duke prior to matriculation.
For master's and nondegree students, the tuition for 2008-09 is $1,037 per unit or semester hour.
Registration Fee
All graduate students, with the exception of students registered through Continuing Education or the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies Program, will be charged a registration fee for every semester of residence. For 2008-09, the registration fee charge is $2,545 per semester. (Registration for summer 2009 is also $2,545.)
Transcript Fee
All entering students will be charged in the fall semester a one-time mandatory fee of $40 for transcripts. This fee entitles the student to an unlimited number of Duke transcripts.
Student Health Fee
All full-time students and part-time degree candidates are assessed a fee each semester for the use of the Student Health Service. For fall and spring, the fee (subject to change) is $568 ($284 each semester). The Student Health Service fee for summer 2009 is $182. This fee is distinct from health insurance, and does not provide major medical coverage.
Health Insurance
Students will be charged for health insurance in the fall semester, unless proof of other health insurance is provided. For 2008-09, the Student Health Insurance is estimated to be $1,750 for the full year. Information on the coverage provided by this insurance is available from the Office of the Bursar. Student insurance is provided by Koster Insurance.
Student Government Dues
All graduate students will be charged student government dues of $13 per semester. See GPSC for more information.
Recreation Fee
All graduate students will be charged a recreation fee for the use of on-campus facilities. The fee is $33 per semester.
Thesis or Dissertation
Fees incurred in connection with a thesis or dissertation are currently as follows:
| Binding fee, two university copies of thesis or dissertation | $18 |
| Microfilming fee (doctoral degree only) upon final submission | $55 |
| Copyright fee (doctoral degree only), optional | $65 |
Audit Fee
Auditors are permitted on a space-available basis with the consent of the instructor. Students registered full time during fall and spring may audit courses without charge.
Vehicle Fee
Students should contact the University Parking Services Office (2010 Campus Drive) regarding parking fees (919-684-7275).