Boston College Law School Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at Boston College Law School is $66,895 according to the Boston College Law School Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Boston College Law School' tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in Massachusetts, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $62,323.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $67,680 at Boston College. The average graduate tuition & fees is $35,900. The law school tuition is 1.16% lower than undergraduate tuition and 86.34% higher than graduate tuition at Boston College.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Boston College 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 Boston College Law School with law schools that have similar tuition between $65K and $70K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Boston College Law School | $66,895 | |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
| Massachusetts Law Schools | $31,990 | $59,984 |
| Public | $31,990 | $41,272 |
| Private | $62,323 | |
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at Boston College Law School has increased by 5.59% compared to last year. It has increased by 21.72% over the past 6 years from $54,960 to $66,895.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $70,633 with $3,738 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 $69,800, which is $2,905 more than this year.
| Tuition & Fees | Change % | |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $54,960 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $57,150 | ▲3.98% |
| 2020-2021 | $59,430 | ▲3.99% |
| 2021-2022 | $60,910 | ▲2.49% |
| 2022-2023 | $63,355 | ▲4.01% |
| 2023-2024 | $66,895 | ▲5.59% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at Boston College Law School is $90,698. 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 $69,698. For detailed costs breakdown, see Boston College Law School's bursar/financial aid page.
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $90,698 |
| Tuition & Fees | $66,895 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $19,852 |
| Books | $1,300 |
| Other Expenses | $2,651 |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $69,698 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $21,000 |
LL.M. Tuition
Boston College Law School has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $66,895.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $66,895 |
| Room & Board | $19,852 |
| Books | $1,300 |
| Other Expenses | $2,651 |
| Cost of Attendance | $90,698 |
Data Source: Boston College Law School Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center, https://www.bc.edu/content/bc-web/schools/law/admission-aid/jd-program/tuition-financial-aid.html
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 97.28% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $21,000 at Boston College Law School.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Boston College Law School is higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Massachusetts, the received percentage is slightly higher than the average of 86%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Boston College Law School | 97.28% | $21,000 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
| Massachusetts Law Schools | 85.87% | $28,249 |
| Public | 93.44% | $14,000 |
| Private | 84.93% | $30,030 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 808 enrolled students, 786 students 97.28% received grants and/or scholarships. 1.02% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 14.89% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $30,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $18,000.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 737 | 734 | 738 | 861 | 808 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 588 | 614 | 629 | 785 | 786 |
| Percent Received | 79.78% | 83.65% | 85.23% | 91.17% | 97.28% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $15,000 | $14,000 | $15,000 | $15,000 | $18,000 |
| 50th Percentile | $20,000 | $21,000 | $20,000 | $20,000 | $21,000 |
| 75th Percentile | $25,000 | $25,000 | $24,170 | $30,000 | $30,000 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 84.73% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 14.89% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 1.02% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 8 out of total 765 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 588 | 614 | 629 | 785 | 786 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 87.24% | 86.81% | 83.78% | 83.44% | 84.73% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 11.05% | 11.56% | 14.94% | 15.67% | 14.89% |
| Full Tuition | 1.70% | 1.63% | 1.27% | 0.89% | 1.02% |
| More than Full Tuition | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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