Boston University School of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at Boston University School of Law is $68,136. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Boston University School of Law' tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $58,690. Compared to private law schools in Massachusetts, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $63,550.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $65,168 at Boston University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $64,712. The law school tuition is 4.55% higher than undergraduate tuition and 5.29% higher than graduate tuition at Boston University.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Boston University 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 Boston University School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $65K and $70K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Boston University School of Law | $68,136 | |
| All Law Schools | $32,329 | $53,320 |
| Public | $32,329 | $45,874 |
| Private | $58,690 | |
| Massachusetts Law Schools | $32,282 | $61,127 |
| Public | $32,282 | $41,749 |
| Private | $63,550 | |
* 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 Boston University School of Law has increased by 3.98% compared to last year. It has increased by 14.11% over the past 5 years from $56,982 to $68,136.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $70,845 with $2,709 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 $70,058, which is $1,922 more than this year.
| Tuition | Fees | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | $57,650 | $656 | ▼- |
| 2021-2022 | $59,380 | $1,338 | ▲4.14% |
| 2022-2023 | $61,160 | $1,374 | ▲2.99% |
| 2023-2024 | $63,606 | $1,414 | ▲3.98% |
| 2024-2025 | $66,670 | $1,466 | ▲4.79% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2025 cost of attendance at Boston University School of Law is $89,668. 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 $59,668.
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $89,668 |
| Tuition | $66,670 |
| Fees | $1,466 |
| On-Campus Living Costs | $21,532 |
| Off-Campus Living Costs | $21,532 |
| At-Home Living Costs | $14,938 |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $59,668 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $30,000 |
LL.M. Tuition
Boston University School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $65,020.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $65,020 |
| Room & Board | $16,570 |
| Books | $1,462 |
| Other Expenses | $3,292 |
| Cost of Attendance | $86,344 |
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