In general, law School Tuition is much higher than typical cost of colleges even in public law schools. The 2023 average law school tuition is $29,458 for in-state students and $42,305 for out-of-state in public schools. In private law schools, the average tuition & fees is $53,662
The 2023 law school tuition increased by 12.73% from last year. The tuition rose 6.37% in public law schools and 17.29% in private schools. The below table shows the average law school tuition by school types and how much tuition increased from 2022.
Total | Public Law Schools | Private Law Schools | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | |||
2022 | $44,012 | $27,650 | $40,846 | $46,016 |
2023 | $49,616 | $30,111 | $43,448 | $53,972 |
% Changed | ▲12.73% | ▲8.90% | ▲6.37% | ▲17.29% |
How much is the total costs for attending law school per year
The 2023 average cost of attendance of law schools is $73,045 with indirect costs. The indirect costs is not billed by a institution and it typically includes costs for room, meals, books, and other living expenses. The living costs includes the room & boards and transportation, but excludes health insurance fees and bar exam fees.
Total | Public Law Schools | Private Law Schools | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | |||
Tuition & Fees | $49,616 | $30,111 | $43,448 | $53,972 |
Living Costs | $17,990 | $16,756 | $16,756 | $18,836 |
Book | $1,761 | $1,775 | $1,775 | $1,751 |
Personal Expenses | $3,679 | $3,575 | $3,575 | $3,754 |
Cost of Attendance (COA) | $73,045 | $52,218 | $65,555 | $78,314 |
COA after Receiving Grants/Scholarships
Many law school students need financial helps for paying the highly rated tuition & fees. There are many opportunities offered by institution as well as federal grants. In 2022, 79.82% of enrolled students received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of the financial aid is $21,012. The grants amount covers 42.35% of the tuition & fees.
With the financial helps, the COA is down to $52,033. In public law schools, The estimated average COA is $49,980 in public law schools and $62,739 in private schools with the financial aid.
Total | Public Law Schools | Private Law Schools | |||
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In-State | Out-of-State | ||||
COA | $73,045 | $52,218 | $65,555 | $78,314 | |
% Received Grants/Scholarships | 79.82% | 77.34% | 77.34% | 81.76% | |
Amount Received | $21,012 | $15,574 | $15,574 | $25,263 | |
COA after Receiving | $52,033 | $36,643 | $49,980 | $53,050 |
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