Capital University Law School Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at Capital University Law School is $42,838 according to the Capital University Law School Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Capital University Law School' tuition is lower than the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in Ohio, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $44,506.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $41,788 at Capital University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,270. The law school tuition is 2.51% higher than undergraduate tuition and 222.82% higher than graduate tuition at Capital University.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Capital University 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 Capital University Law School with law schools that have similar tuition between $40K and $45K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Capital University Law School | $42,838 | |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
| Ohio Law Schools | $27,893 | $37,574 |
| Public | $27,893 | $32,029 |
| Private | $44,506 | |
* 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 Capital University Law School has decreased by 0.09% compared to last year. It has increased by 15.71% over the past 7 years from $37,021 to $42,838.
The 2026 estimated tuition & fees is $42,801 with - 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 $44,184, which is $1,346 more than this year.
| Tuition & Fees | Change % | |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $37,021 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $37,920 | ▲2.43% |
| 2020-2021 | $38,906 | ▲2.60% |
| 2021-2022 | $39,963 | ▲2.72% |
| 2022-2023 | $41,385 | ▲3.56% |
| 2023-2024 | $42,875 | ▲3.60% |
| 2024-2025 | $42,838 | ▼-0.09% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2025 cost of attendance at Capital University Law School is $63,732. 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 $44,732. For detailed costs breakdown, see Capital University Law School's bursar/financial aid page.
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $63,732 |
| Tuition & Fees | $42,838 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $16,676 |
| Books | $2,516 |
| Other Expenses | $1,702 |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $44,732 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $19,000 |
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 97.12% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $19,000 at Capital University Law School.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Capital University Law School is higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Ohio, the received percentage is similar to the average of 91%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Capital University Law School | 97.12% | $19,000 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
| Ohio Law Schools | 90.90% | $21,773 |
| Public | 86.00% | $16,201 |
| Private | 97.02% | $28,738 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 466 enrolled students, 440 students 94.42% received grants and/or scholarships. 7.05% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 36.36% received more than half amount of tuition.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $29,700 and the 25th percentile amount is $12,000. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $18,500 and the 25th percentile amount is $7,125.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | |||||
| Enrollment | 277 | 311 | 341 | 364 | 347 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 266 | 291 | 331 | 353 | 337 |
| Percent Received | 96.03% | 93.57% | 97.07% | 96.98% | 97.12% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $9,000 | $12,000 | $12,813 | $12,000 | $12,000 |
| 50th Percentile | $16,000 | $18,000 | $18,600 | $19,000 | $19,000 |
| 75th Percentile | $22,915 | $27,000 | $26,082 | $28,000 | $29,700 |
| Part-time | |||||
| Enrollment | 132 | 121 | 120 | 116 | 119 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 106 | 111 | 112 | 107 | 103 |
| Percent Received | 80.30% | 91.74% | 93.33% | 92.24% | 86.55% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $5,000 | $5,295 | $6,000 | $6,075 | $7,125 |
| 50th Percentile | $7,000 | $8,765 | $10,038 | $11,000 | $12,000 |
| 75th Percentile | $12,000 | $14,000 | $18,650 | $17,687 | $18,500 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of full-time students who received financial aid, 52.82% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 39.47% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 7.72% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 172.82% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 26.21% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | |||||
| Number Received | 266 | 291 | 331 | 353 | 337 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 54.51% | 50.86% | 50.15% | 49.01% | 52.82% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 41.73% | 42.96% | 43.81% | 39.66% | 39.47% |
| Full Tuition | 3.76% | 6.19% | 5.44% | 10.76% | 7.72% |
| More than Full Tuition | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.60% | 0.57% | 0.00% |
| Part-time | |||||
| Number Received | 106 | 111 | 112 | 107 | 103 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 78.30% | 76.58% | 68.75% | 70.09% | 68.93% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 18.87% | 18.02% | 26.79% | 26.17% | 26.21% |
| Full Tuition | 2.83% | 5.41% | 4.46% | 2.80% | 4.85% |
| More than Full Tuition | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.93% | 0.00% |
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