Case Western Reserve University School of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at Case Western Reserve University School of Law is $61,094 according to the Case Western Reserve University School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Case Western Reserve University School of Law' tuition is similar to the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in Ohio, its tuition is much higher than the average tuition of $44,506.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $64,678 at Case Western Reserve University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $52,402. The law school tuition is 5.54% lower than undergraduate tuition and 16.59% higher than graduate tuition at Case Western Reserve University.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Case Western Reserve 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 Case Western Reserve University School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $60K and $65K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Case Western Reserve University School of Law | $61,094 | |
| 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 | |
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at Case Western Reserve University School of Law has increased by 4.10% compared to last year. It has increased by 17.33% over the past 6 years from $52,070 to $61,094.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $63,599 with $2,505 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 $63,212, which is $2,118 more than this year.
| Tuition & Fees | Change % | |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $52,070 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $53,674 | ▲3.08% |
| 2020-2021 | $55,373 | ▲3.17% |
| 2021-2022 | $56,884 | ▲2.73% |
| 2022-2023 | $58,688 | ▲3.17% |
| 2023-2024 | $61,094 | ▲4.10% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at Case Western Reserve University School of Law is $84,778. 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 $43,828. For detailed costs breakdown, see Case Western Reserve University School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $84,778 |
| Tuition & Fees | $61,094 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $21,812 |
| Books | $1,872 |
| Other Expenses | - |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $43,828 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $40,950 |
LL.M. Tuition
Case Western Reserve University School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $61,094.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $61,094 |
| Room & Board | $21,812 |
| Books | $1,872 |
| Other Expenses | - |
| Cost of Attendance | $84,778 |
Data Source: Case Western Reserve University School of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center, https://case.edu/studentaccounts/tuition-fees/graduateprofessional-tuition-fees/school-law
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 97.31% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $40,950 at Case Western Reserve University School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Case Western Reserve University School of Law 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Case Western Reserve University School of Law | 97.31% | $40,950 |
| 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 446 enrolled students, 434 students 97.31% received grants and/or scholarships.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $45,630 and the 25th percentile amount is $30,000.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 433 | 401 | 416 | 402 | 446 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 414 | 390 | 394 | 384 | 434 |
| Percent Received | 95.61% | 97.26% | 94.71% | 95.52% | 97.31% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $25,000 | $25,660 | $27,000 | $30,871 | $30,000 |
| 50th Percentile | $36,000 | $36,333 | $36,016 | $40,000 | $40,950 |
| 75th Percentile | $41,333 | $42,333 | $43,220 | $45,278 | $45,630 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 17.05% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 82.95% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 414 | 390 | 394 | 384 | 434 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 27.29% | 26.67% | 26.65% | 15.89% | 17.05% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 72.71% | 73.08% | 73.10% | 83.85% | 82.95% |
| Full Tuition | 0.00% | 0.26% | 0.25% | 0.26% | 0.00% |
| More than Full Tuition | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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