by our College Data Analytics TeamFinancial aid in the form of loans, grants, work-study, and scholarships is one way colleges reduce the cost of attendance so most students can actually afford to attend.
Interested in understanding the financial aid resources available at Duke and your eligibility? Find the answers you seek below.
Duke University average financial aid offer for freshmen students is $50,914.00. About 63% of first year students receive financial aid, most of which is in the form of grants and scholarships.
Financial aid helps reduce the cost, or the full retail price of the college. However, be aware that the only true college discount is scholarships & grants.
A college loan is not a true college discount, but rather an outcome to consider. Find out how much student loan debt from Duke University you may end up taking on.
Institutional scholarships and grants are financial aid awards given by colleges and universities to help students manage tuition costs and other education-related expenses. These awards, which do not need to be repaid, can be classified as merit-based or need-based. Students who excel academically, possess unique talents, or have specific skills can be eligible for merit-based institutional scholarships. Factors such as high school performance, standardized test scores, or participation in extracurricular activities often contribute to eligibility for these scholarships. Need-based institutional grants, on the other hand, are awarded to students who demonstrate financial need. The amount given is generally based on the student’s family’s financial situation, aiming to cover the gap between the cost of attendance and the family’s capacity to pay. To assess a student’s eligibility for need-based grants, colleges and universities may rely on information from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or other financial aid forms. Institutional scholarships and grants are essential for students, as they can substantially lower college expenses and make higher education more affordable.
The stats below refer to aid that is provided by Duke University.
46% of new students (802 total) were offered scholarships at Duke University, averaging $49,011.00 per person. This puts it the top 25th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
As well as scholarships, 16% of freshmen (273 total) obtained a federal grant, for about $5,805.00 a piece.
The next table displays grant and scholarship distributions by family income for freshman students getting any kind of federally-funded Title IV aid, such as Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 2.02% | $77,475.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 3.52% | $78,773.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 4.51% | $70,686.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 5.14% | $59,733.00 |
| Income 110k + | 17.85% | $27,907.00 |
The table above shows students who are obtaining Title IV aid, which is federal assistance from the government in the form of grants, loans, and work-study. Learn more here.
Of the 1731 undergraduate students at Duke University around 63% (807 total) receive some form of grant aid. The typical amount awarded was $50,914.00.
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