The Cost of Attendance (COA) includes both education and living expenses based on nine months of off-campus housing in the Durham area. Tuition and fees are subject to change each year and are not fixed until approved by the University Board of Trustees, usually in May. The COA will be used to determine total federal financial aid eligibility.
Cost 2022-2023
| Educational Expenses | First Year Student | Second Year Student | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $51,273 | $51,273 | ||
| Student Health Fee | 899 | 899 | ||
| Student Medical Insurance Program (SMIP) | 3,375 | 3,375 | ||
| Graduate Student Activity Fee (GPSC) | 38 | 38 | ||
| MPP Student Activity Fee | 100 | 100 | ||
| Graduate Recreation Facilities Fee | 342 | 342 | ||
| Graduate Student Services Fee | 22 | 22 | ||
| Transcript Fee (One time fee in 1st year) | 120 | 0 | ||
| Total | $56,171 | $56,051 | ||
| Educational Supplies | ||||
| Books & Supplies | 668 | 668 | ||
| Total | $668 | $668 | ||
| Student Living Expenses | ||||
| Board (Food) | 3,555 | 3,555 | ||
| Housing & Utilities | 10,440 | 10,440 | ||
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | 3,852 | 3,852 | ||
| Transportation | 1,782 | 1,782 | ||
| Phone | 675 | 675 | ||
| Total | $20,304 | $20,304 | ||
| Loan Fees | ||||
| Loan Fees | 3,252 | 3,252 | ||
| Total | $3,252 | $3,252 | ||
| Total Cost of Attendance | $80,397 | $80,277 |
NOTES
Annual Tuition and Fees
Annual tuition and the majority of fees are divided evenly between the fall and spring terms. The total Student Health Insurance Program (SMIP) is only charged in the Fall unless it is waived through Student Health. To see waiver criteria or instructions to complete a waiver please visit https://studentaffairs.duke.edu/studenthealth/health-insurance/waiver-criteria-review.
The living expenses listed above are the results of a Duke Financial Aid Office Survey of all Duke graduate students. MPP students were surveyed separately and the results of that survey is posted on the Forms and Resources Page of the Financial Section on our website.
The Student Medical Insurance Plan
This is required for all MPPs and is charged during the fall term. Students may waive out of this plan if they can present proof of alternative coverage. International students with an F-1 or J-1 visa are required to purchase the student medical insurance plan. The actual cost of the Student Medical Insurance Plan is established before the fall term begins. The University Bursar's Office provides additional information regarding student medical insurance with fall tuition statements.
Dual Degree Tuition
Dual Degree students pay three semesters of Sanford tuition. Students completing a dual degree with another Duke program will pay a blended tuition rate in all years of study, reflecting the three semesters of Sanford tuition.
Federal Loan Origination Fees
Federal Loan Origination Fees are automatically added to the budget assuming the student is borrowing the Unsubsidized and/or Graduate PLUS Loan. If a private/alternative loan is borrowed these fees will have to be reduced or removed.
Additional Considerations
These additional considerations may raise the cost of attendance for aid purposes:
- One-Time Computer Increase—Students must submit an invoice showing the price of the computer in order to receive an increase up to $2,500.
- Study Abroad Expenses (Hertie Exchange Program)—Students can request an increase in transportation costs and living expenses. Copies of round trip airfare receipt and dorm/rental agreement must be made available to the financial aid office prior to the increase being made.
- Dependent Increase—For actual childcare expenses up to $5,000. Documentation of the expense (canceled check, bill, statement) must be provided to the aid office.
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