Berkeley School of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at Berkeley School of Law is $66,454 for California residents and $78,881 for out-of-state students. Compared to public law schools in U.S., Berkeley School of Law' tuition is much higher than the average tuition of $45,208. Compared to public law schools in California, its tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $69,770.
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 72.88% higher than undergraduate tuition and 159.79% 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.
You can compare Berkeley School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition over $70K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Berkeley School of Law | $66,454 | $78,881 |
| All Law Schools | $31,694 | $52,416 |
| Public | $31,694 | $45,208 |
| Private | $58,001 | |
| California Law Schools | $58,440 | $66,358 |
| Public | $58,440 | $69,770 |
| Private | $65,045 | |
* Average law school tuition is based on 2024 data because many law schools have not yet announced their 2025 tuition rates.
Berkeley School of Law 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 35.58% over the past 5 years from $55,316 to $78,881.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $87,276 with $8,395 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 $84,493, which is $5,612 more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Fees | Tuition | Fees | ||
| 2020-2021 | $60,658 | - | $63,316 | - | ▼- |
| 2021-2022 | $62,979 | - | $68,264 | - | ▲7.81% |
| 2022-2023 | $56,500 | $2,806 | $65,010 | $2,806 | ▼-0.66% |
| 2023-2024 | $59,304 | $3,299 | $71,732 | $3,299 | ▲10.64% |
| 2024-2025 | $59,832 | $6,622 | $72,259 | $6,622 | ▲5.13% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2025 cost of attendance at Berkeley School of Law is $110,138 for California residents and $122,565 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 $93,193.
| California Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $110,138 | $122,565 |
| Tuition | $59,832 | $72,259 |
| Fees | $6,622 | $6,622 |
| On-Campus Living Costs | $43,684 | |
| Off-Campus Living Costs | $43,684 | |
| At-Home Living Costs | $43,684 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $80,766 | $93,193 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $29,372 | |
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 |
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