Berkeley School of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at Berkeley School of Law is $62,567 for California residents and $74,995 for out-of-state students according to the Berkeley School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., Berkeley School of Law' tuition is much higher than the average tuition of $43,678. Compared to public law schools in California, its tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $67,397.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $14,850 for state residents and $45,627 for out-out-state students at University of California-Berkeley. The average graduate tuition & fees is $15,261 for state residents and $30,363 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 64.37% higher than undergraduate tuition and 146.99% higher than graduate tuition at University of California-Berkeley.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Berkeley School of Law'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.
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| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Berkeley School of Law | $62,567 | $74,995 |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
| California Law Schools | $56,178 | $64,018 |
| Public | $56,178 | $67,397 |
| Private | $62,718 | |
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at Berkeley School of Law has increased by 10.64% compared to last year. It has increased by 40.85% over the past 6 years from $53,246 to $74,995.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $82,977 with $7,982 increase, if the this year's increase rate is applied. Based on the average increase rate over past 5 years, the 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $81,122, which is $6,127 more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $49,295 | $53,246 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $51,987 | $55,316 | ▲3.89% |
| 2020-2021 | $54,881 | $57,540 | ▲4.02% |
| 2021-2022 | $56,828 | $62,113 | ▲7.95% |
| 2022-2023 | $59,237 | $67,781 | ▲9.13% |
| 2023-2024 | $62,567 | $74,995 | ▲10.64% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at Berkeley School of Law is $99,401 for California residents and $111,829 for out-of-state students. 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 $84,680. For detailed costs breakdown, see Berkeley School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
| California Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $99,401 | $111,829 |
| Tuition & Fees | $62,567 | $74,995 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $31,944 | |
| Books | $1,738 | |
| Other Expenses | $3,152 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $72,252 | $84,680 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $27,149 | |
LL.M. Tuition
Berkeley School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $73,350.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $73,350 |
| Room & Board | $29,254 |
| Books | $1,496 |
| Other Expenses | $2,790 |
| Cost of Attendance | $106,890 |
Data Source: Berkeley School of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center, https://www.law.berkeley.edu/academics/llm/tuition-financial-aid/cost-of-attendance/
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 95.50% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $27,149 at Berkeley School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Berkeley School of Law is higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in California, the received percentage is higher than the average of 79%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Berkeley School of Law | 95.50% | $27,149 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
| California Law Schools | 78.73% | $31,683 |
| Public | 90.23% | $23,930 |
| Private | 74.30% | $34,665 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 1,022 enrolled students, 976 students 95.50% received grants and/or scholarships. 5.23% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 36.27% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $35,036 and the 25th percentile amount is $10,000.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 982 | 994 | 1,047 | 1,093 | 1,022 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 668 | 683 | 738 | 939 | 976 |
| Percent Received | 68.02% | 68.71% | 70.49% | 85.91% | 95.50% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $15,000 | $20,000 | $22,500 | $7,032 | $10,000 |
| 50th Percentile | $25,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $27,149 |
| 75th Percentile | $32,500 | $32,500 | $32,700 | $30,000 | $35,036 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 58.50% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 36.27% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 5.23% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 51 out of total 1,302 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 668 | 683 | 738 | 939 | 976 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 48.50% | 55.78% | 58.67% | 66.24% | 58.50% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 47.16% | 41.29% | 38.08% | 30.67% | 36.27% |
| Full Tuition | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| More than Full Tuition | 4.34% | 2.93% | 3.25% | 3.09% | 5.23% |
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