Master of Nursing (MN) Tuition & Fees

Tuition Rates:
2026-2027 Academic Year: $30,952 Estimated Per Semester
Estimated Tuition Over Four Semesters: $123,808
2025-2026 Academic Year: $29,704 Estimated Per Semester
Estimated Tuition Over Four Semesters: $118,816

Students who enroll in more than 18 credit hours in a semester will be charged the standard tuition for the semester, plus tuition at our graduate per-credit-hour rate for credits taken that exceed 18. Students enrolled in less than 12 credit hours in a semester will be charged tuition at our per-credit-hour rate for that semester.

Tuition rates shown above are estimated based on tuition, a fall program start, and the applicable matriculation plan for the program's first year. Additional fees are automatically generated following registration. Tuition and fees are subject to change each academic year. Changes to a student's program or course load may incur additional tuition charges and fees.

Fees

Fees are automatically generated following registration. All prices are subject to change each academic year.

Possible Fees Frequency 2025 - 2026 2026 - 2027
Technology Each semester $200 $200
Matriculation Fee One time fee for new students $500 $500
Transcript Fee* First semester only $120 $120
Health Fee* Each semester $503.50 (Fall/Spring)
$350.00 Summer
$523.50 (Fall/Spring)
$374.00 Summer
Graduate Student Activity Fee* Fall and Spring $19.00 $20.00
Graduate Student Services Fee* Fall and Spring $12.50 $14.00
Recreation Fee* Fall and Spring $194.50 $204.00
Health Insurance †*  (optional) Once per year Visit the Student Health website Visit the Student Health website
Standardized Testing/Exam (NCLEX) Review Fee The first semester only $1,350 $1,350
Clinical Lab Fee - $45 $45

*NOTE: Estimated Duke University Fee - Fees updated in May.
Questions concerning health insurance should be directed to Duke Student Affairs.

Click below for a breakdown of the total cost of attendance by cohort.

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