Duke to Offer Free Tuition for Low-Income Students in the Carolinas

Duke University announced Tuesday that it will offer free tuition to all admitted undergraduate students from North Carolina and South Carolina whose families make less than $150,000 per year.

Students who are residents of the Carolinas with family incomes of $65,000 or less will also receive additional financial resources to cover housing, meals, and other expenses.

The new program, which will begin in the fall 2023 semester, is expected to benefit about 340 students. The university plans to enroll more eligible students within the next five years and anticipates investing an additional $6 million to $7 million per year in the program.

The initiative is part of Duke’s commitment to making a college education more accessible to students from all backgrounds.

“This additional financial support for undergraduates reflects Duke’s commitment to our students from the Carolinas,” President Vincent Price said in an official announcement. “By providing even more equitable access to a Duke education, and ensuring students have the resources they need to truly thrive while here at Duke, we will also make our campus community stronger.”