Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law is $30,015 for Ohio residents and $30,142 for out-of-state students according to the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., Cleveland-Marshall College of Law' tuition is much lower than the average tuition of $43,678. Compared to public law schools in Ohio, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $32,029.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,613 for state residents and $17,973 for out-out-state students at Cleveland State University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,118 for state residents and $18,821 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 67.71% higher than undergraduate tuition and 60.15% higher than graduate tuition at Cleveland State University.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Cleveland-Marshall College 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 Cleveland-Marshall College of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $30K and $35K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland-Marshall College of Law | $30,015 | $30,142 |
| 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 Cleveland-Marshall College of Law has increased by 1.99% compared to last year. It has increased by 10.37% over the past 6 years from $27,309 to $30,142.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $30,743 with $601 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 $30,767, which is $625 more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $27,209 | $27,309 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $19,348 | $19,417 | ▼-28.90% |
| 2020-2021 | $19,724 | $19,794 | ▲1.94% |
| 2021-2022 | $26,806 | $26,899 | ▲35.89% |
| 2022-2023 | $29,453 | $29,553 | ▲9.87% |
| 2023-2024 | $30,015 | $30,142 | ▲1.99% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law is $57,725 for Ohio residents and $57,852 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 $48,084. For detailed costs breakdown, see Cleveland-Marshall College of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
| Ohio Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $57,725 | $57,852 |
| Tuition & Fees | $30,015 | $30,142 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $24,210 | |
| Books | $1,500 | |
| Other Expenses | $2,000 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $47,957 | $48,084 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $9,768 | |
LL.M. Tuition
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $30,015 for Ohioresidents and $30,142 for out-of-state students.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | |
| Ohio Residents | $30,015 |
| Out-of-State | $30,142 |
| Room & Board | $24,210 |
| Books | $1,500 |
| Other Expenses | $2,000 |
| Cost of Attendance | |
| Ohio Residents | $57,725 |
| Out-of-State | $57,852 |
Data Source: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center, https://www.law.csuohio.edu/admissions/financing/tuition
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 82.80% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $9,768 at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law is similar to 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland-Marshall College of Law | 82.80% | $9,768 |
| 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 408 enrolled students, 321 students 78.68% received grants and/or scholarships.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $19,431 and the 25th percentile amount is $3,615. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $15,254 and the 25th percentile amount is $3,853.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | |||||
| Enrollment | 265 | 300 | 341 | 331 | 314 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 221 | 255 | 266 | 266 | 260 |
| Percent Received | 83.40% | 85.00% | 78.01% | 80.36% | 82.80% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $6,820 | $7,596 | $7,077 | $7,218 | $3,615 |
| 50th Percentile | $13,640 | $14,210 | $14,154 | $14,437 | $9,768 |
| 75th Percentile | $20,460 | $20,992 | $21,231 | $21,655 | $19,431 |
| Part-time | |||||
| Enrollment | 92 | 103 | 91 | 89 | 94 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 42 | 51 | 56 | 50 | 61 |
| Percent Received | 45.65% | 49.51% | 61.54% | 56.18% | 64.89% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $3,420 | $3,798 | $4,899 | $5,534 | $3,853 |
| 50th Percentile | $6,820 | $7,105 | $9,799 | $11,106 | $9,368 |
| 75th Percentile | $10,230 | $10,496 | $14,698 | $16,659 | $15,254 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of full-time students who received financial aid, 56.15% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 44.23% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 239.34% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 26.23% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | |||||
| Number Received | 221 | 255 | 266 | 266 | 260 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 33.94% | 40.39% | 50.00% | 47.37% | 56.15% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 55.66% | 43.14% | 37.59% | 43.23% | 44.23% |
| Full Tuition | 10.41% | 16.47% | 12.41% | 9.40% | 0.00% |
| More than Full Tuition | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Part-time | |||||
| Number Received | 42 | 51 | 56 | 50 | 61 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 42.86% | 68.63% | 21.43% | 60.00% | 73.77% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 35.71% | 21.57% | 67.86% | 36.00% | 26.23% |
| Full Tuition | 21.43% | 9.80% | 10.71% | 4.00% | 0.00% |
| More than Full Tuition | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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