In general, law School Tuition is much higher than typical cost of colleges even in public law schools. The 2025 average law school tuition is $31,694 for in-state students and $45,208 for out-of-state in public schools. In private law schools, the average tuition $amp; fees is $58,001
The 2025 law school tuition increased by 3.89% from last year. The tuition rose 2.34% in public law schools and 4.53% in private schools. The below table shows the average law school tuition by school types and how much tuition increased from 2024.
| Total | Public Law Schools | Private Law Schools | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | |||
| 2023-2024 | $49,076 | $29,448 | $42,825 | $53,694 |
| 2024-2025 | $50,983 | $30,651 | $43,827 | $56,126 |
| % Changed | ▲3.89% | ▲4.09% | ▲2.34% | ▲4.53% |
How much is the total costs for attending law school per year
The 2025 average cost of attendance of law schools is $76,629 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | |||
| Tuition & Fees | $50,983 | $30,651 | $43,827 | $56,126 |
| Living Costs | $19,881 | $17,900 | $17,900 | $21,380 |
| Book | $1,857 | $1,857 | $1,857 | $1,861 |
| Personal Expenses | $3,908 | $3,591 | $3,591 | $4,139 |
| Cost of Attendance (COA) | $76,629 | $54,000 | $67,176 | $83,506 |
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 2025, 81.06% of enrolled students received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of the financial aid is $23,746. The grants amount covers 46.58% of the tuition $amp; fees.
With the financial helps, the COA is down to $52,883. In public law schools, The estimated average COA is $49,170 in public law schools and $65,501 in private schools with the financial aid.
| Total | Public Law Schools | Private Law Schools | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | ||||
| COA | $76,629 | $54,000 | $67,176 | $83,506 | |
| % Received Grants/Scholarships | 81.06% | 78.73% | 78.73% | 82.88% | |
| Amount Received | $23,746 | $18,006 | $18,006 | $28,194 | |
| COA after Receiving | $52,883 | $35,994 | $49,170 | $55,313 | |
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