Albany Law School Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at Albany Law School is $61,136 according to the Albany Law School Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Albany Law School' tuition is similar to the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in New York, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $67,464.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Albany Law School's tuition with other law schools by location and school type. Comparisons can help you make decisions and prepare life as a law school student and beyond.
You can compare Albany Law School with law schools that have similar tuition between $60K and $65K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Law School | $61,136 | |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
| New York Law Schools | $23,781 | $62,943 |
| Public | $23,781 | $31,296 |
| Private | $67,464 | |
* Average law school tuition is based on 2024 data because many law schools have not yet announced their 2025 tuition rates.
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at Albany Law School has increased by 4.98% compared to last year. It has increased by 28.84% over the past 7 years from $47,450 to $61,136.
The 2026 estimated tuition & fees is $64,183 with $3,047 increase, if the this year's increase rate is applied. Based on the average increase rate over past 5 years, the 2026 estimated tuition & fees is $64,663, which is $3,527 more than this year.
| Tuition & Fees | Change % | |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $47,450 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $49,814 | ▲4.98% |
| 2020-2021 | $51,254 | ▲2.89% |
| 2021-2022 | $53,519 | ▲4.42% |
| 2022-2023 | $55,470 | ▲3.65% |
| 2023-2024 | $58,234 | ▲4.98% |
| 2024-2025 | $61,136 | ▲4.98% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2025 cost of attendance at Albany Law School is $81,424. It includes tuition & fees, living costs, costs for books & supplies, transportation & travel costs, and other living expenses, but may exclude health insurance fee, loan fee, and required exam fee. After receiving grants and scholarships, the COA down to $45,424. For detailed costs breakdown, see Albany Law School's bursar/financial aid page.
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $81,424 |
| Tuition & Fees | $61,136 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $17,000 |
| Books | $1,484 |
| Other Expenses | $1,804 |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $45,424 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $36,000 |
LL.M. Tuition
Albany Law School has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $45,960.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $45,960 |
| Room & Board | - |
| Books | - |
| Other Expenses | - |
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 92.50% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $36,000 at Albany Law School.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Albany Law School is higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in New York, the received percentage is similar to the average of 84%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Law School | 92.50% | $36,000 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
| New York Law Schools | 84.12% | $29,590 |
| Public | 82.87% | $5,473 |
| Private | 84.30% | $33,036 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 587 enrolled students, 543 students 92.50% received grants and/or scholarships. 14.18% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 48.25% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $45,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $20,000.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 470 | 493 | 541 | 575 | 587 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 411 | 443 | 505 | 540 | 543 |
| Percent Received | 87.45% | 89.86% | 93.35% | 93.91% | 92.50% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $18,000 | $18,000 | $20,000 | $20,000 | $20,000 |
| 50th Percentile | $28,000 | $31,000 | $30,000 | $34,000 | $36,000 |
| 75th Percentile | $38,000 | $40,000 | $43,000 | $45,000 | $45,000 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 37.57% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 48.25% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 14.18% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 77 out of total 694 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 432 | 458 | 518 | 540 | 543 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 35.42% | 37.77% | 42.47% | 43.52% | 37.57% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 53.01% | 51.53% | 45.75% | 45.00% | 48.25% |
| Full Tuition | 10.95% | 10.61% | 11.29% | 9.44% | 10.31% |
| More than Full Tuition | 0.49% | 0.23% | 0.00% | 2.04% | 3.87% |
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