Columbus School of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at Columbus School of Law is $58,436 according to the Columbus School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Columbus School of Law' tuition is similar to the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in District of Columbia, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $62,632.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $55,834 at The Catholic University of America. The average graduate tuition & fees is $53,220. The law school tuition is 4.66% higher than undergraduate tuition and 9.80% higher than graduate tuition at The Catholic University of America.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Columbus 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 Columbus School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $55K and $60K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus School of Law | $58,436 | |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
| District of Columbia Law Schools | $13,438 | $56,506 |
| Public | $13,438 | $25,873 |
| Private | $62,632 | |
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at Columbus School of Law has decreased by 0.42% compared to last year. It has increased by 15.30% over the past 6 years from $50,680 to $58,436.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $58,188 with - 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 $60,225, which is $1,789 more than this year.
| Tuition & Fees | Change % | |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $50,680 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $52,220 | ▲3.04% |
| 2020-2021 | $53,790 | ▲3.01% |
| 2021-2022 | $55,610 | ▲3.38% |
| 2022-2023 | $58,685 | ▲5.53% |
| 2023-2024 | $58,436 | ▼-0.42% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at Columbus School of Law is $89,106. 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 $59,106. For detailed costs breakdown, see Columbus School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $89,106 |
| Tuition & Fees | $58,436 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $25,740 |
| Books | $1,950 |
| Other Expenses | $2,980 |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $59,106 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $30,000 |
LL.M. Tuition
Columbus School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $56,490.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $56,490 |
| Room & Board | $22,100 |
| Books | $1,300 |
| Other Expenses | $6,400 |
| Cost of Attendance | $86,290 |
Data Source: Columbus School of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center, https://www.law.edu/admissions/financial-aid/finaid-various-information/costofattendance.html
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 99.29% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $30,000 at Columbus School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Columbus School of Law is much higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in District of Columbia, the received percentage is much higher than the average of 73%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus School of Law | 99.29% | $30,000 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
| District of Columbia Law Schools | 73.43% | $25,230 |
| Public | 77.44% | $8,292 |
| Private | 72.63% | $28,618 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 407 enrolled students, 401 students 98.53% received grants and/or scholarships. 19.20% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 38.15% received more than half amount of tuition.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $45,820 and the 25th percentile amount is $15,076. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $30,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $6,625.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | |||||
| Enrollment | 255 | 280 | 277 | 283 | 281 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 242 | 268 | 269 | 266 | 279 |
| Percent Received | 94.90% | 95.71% | 97.11% | 93.99% | 99.29% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $7,500 | $8,000 | $9,500 | $12,500 | $15,076 |
| 50th Percentile | $14,000 | $16,500 | $22,500 | $29,450 | $30,000 |
| 75th Percentile | $30,000 | $37,000 | $45,363 | $54,450 | $45,820 |
| Part-time | |||||
| Enrollment | 122 | 121 | 120 | 125 | 126 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 111 | 115 | 121 | 138 | 122 |
| Percent Received | 90.98% | 95.04% | 100.83% | 110.40% | 96.83% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $6,250 | $6,862 | $7,847 | $8,000 | $6,625 |
| 50th Percentile | $13,125 | $16,110 | $18,750 | $20,625 | $18,750 |
| 75th Percentile | $25,000 | $26,700 | $31,000 | $31,120 | $30,000 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of full-time students who received financial aid, 41.94% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 39.07% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 19.00% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 95.90% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 36.07% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | |||||
| Number Received | 242 | 268 | 269 | 266 | 279 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 66.53% | 63.43% | 55.02% | 45.11% | 41.94% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 18.18% | 16.79% | 20.82% | 26.69% | 39.07% |
| Full Tuition | 14.46% | 18.28% | 23.79% | 27.44% | 18.28% |
| More than Full Tuition | 0.83% | 1.49% | 0.37% | 0.75% | 0.72% |
| Part-time | |||||
| Number Received | 111 | 115 | 121 | 138 | 122 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 61.26% | 55.65% | 49.59% | 44.93% | 44.26% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 24.32% | 23.48% | 25.62% | 34.06% | 36.07% |
| Full Tuition | 13.51% | 20.00% | 23.14% | 21.01% | 18.85% |
| More than Full Tuition | 0.90% | 0.87% | 1.65% | 0.00% | 0.82% |
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