Duke University Graduate School Tuition
To provide students with the most meaningful possible educational experience, MIDS is a two-year (four-semester) program. However, that does not mean that all students pay full tuition for four semesters. While students are welcome to enroll as full-time students for all four of their semesters at Duke, and take full advantage of all the University’s course offerings during that time, many MIDS students choose to enroll as part-time students in their last semester.
Students who enroll part-time in their last semester pay about $4,000 per credit in tuition rather than pay the tuition of a full-time student (about $35,000, but please visit the Graduate School website for the most up-to-date information). Because a student who has met all of their elective requirements before their last semester is only required to take the Capstone seminar (3 credits) and Data Dialogues (1/2 credit) in their last semester, with careful planning, one can pay as little as about $14,000 in tuition in that last semester.
A Flexible Fourth Semester
MIDS is a two-year, four-semester, on-campus program designed to give students a hands-on, immersive experience at Duke.
Students have the flexibility to enroll part-time during their fourth and final semester. Many MIDS students choose this option, which can reduce the cost of tuition during their final semester while giving students more time to focus on their job search, interviews, internships, or other professional opportunities.
Students may also choose to remain full-time for all four semesters and continue taking advantage of Duke’s courses, resources, and opportunities throughout their final semester.
Financial Aid
Duke MIDS is committed to having a diverse student body with a variety of backgrounds and our scholarships will reflect this commitment. Partial tuition scholarships are available but are not guaranteed.. We take into consideration financial need as well as merit when awarding scholarships.
Duke University Graduate School financial aid packages for master students are limited to the federal financial aid offered by William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Programs. In order to be considered for federal financial aid which includes federal work study funding; you must complete the FAFSA application. The FAFSA (Free Application for Financial Aid) is required for any need-based loan program along with federal work-study. Below is one of the basic eligibility requirements to receive federal student aid:
- Be a United States Citizen or an eligible noncitizen
- If you have a “green card” (in other words, if you are a permanent resident alien), you will be considered an “eligible noncitizen” and will be able to get federal student aid if you meet the other basic eligibility criteria.
If you meet the eligibility requirements, please continue to studentaid.gov. Our school code is 002920.
A website maintained by Duke’s Office of Research Support lists awards available from a variety of federal and private sources, as well as awards funded by the university.