Tuition & Fees – Duke University MEM

Tuition for the 2025-2026 academic year is $34,800 (MEM) per semester. In general, completion of the eight required program courses would result in a total tuition cost of $69,600 for MEM students.

Part-time MEM campus students and students in standalone graduate certificate programs pay $2,900 by course unit.

If MEM students come for a fourth semester on campus, they have to take 551 (no tuition associated), plus a 3-credit tuition bearing class. *For AY 2025-2026, that amount will be $8700 ($2900 x 3). Students are also responsible for any student fees.

*It has to be a 3-credit course for MEM students: not a 1-credit or 2-credit course.

MEM ON-CAMPUS STUDENTS
Tuition	$69,600 ($34,800/semester)
Health Fee	$996*
Health Insurance	$3,565**
Graduate Student Activity Fee	$37
Graduate and Professional Student Services	$25
Transcript Fee (one-time fee)	$120*
Recreation Fee	$392
Room	$13,842*
Board	$4,320*
Books	$660*
Transportation and Miscellaneous	$6,462*
Total	$100,019

*Fees and estimates subject to confirmation each May

**Required unless a student can show proof of comparable private insurance coverage

The cost of living—which includes room, board, and transportation, among other miscellaneous costs—is estimated for the academic year. The actual cost of living depends on individual lifestyle. Cost may also differ for international students.

Audit Fees

Auditors are permitted on a space-available basis with the consent of the instructor. Students charged tuition on a per-semester basis may audit courses without charge. Students who have selected the pay-per-unit billing option may audit courses but will incur a $535 fee for each audited course.

Co-op Fees

Students participating in the Co-op Program will incur a $300 fee each term they are participating in a co-op and are enrolled in the co-op course.