Phd Costs
Although many Ph.D. 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 2009-10.
2009-10 Academic Year Cost for Ph.D. Students:
| Tuition ($18,820/semester - years 1-3) | $37,640 |
| Tuition ($2,650/semester - years 4+) | $5,300 |
| Student Health Fees ($290/semester) |
$580 |
| Student Government Dues ($16.25/semester) | $32.50 |
| Transcript Fee | $40 |
| Recreation Fee ($34/semester) |
$68 |
| Duke Health Insurance** | $1,750 |
| Room | $6,165 |
| Board | $4,140 |
| Books | $1,200 |
| Transportation & Misc. | $5,130 |
| Total Years 1-3 |
$56,746 |
| Total Years 4+ | $24,365 |
| Monthly Living Expenses |
$1,848 |
**Health insurance and fees are estimates and subject to change.