Columbus School of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at Columbus School of Law is $60,392. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Columbus School of Law' tuition is similar to the average tuition of $58,690. Compared to private law schools in District of Columbia, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $63,352.
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 8.16% higher than undergraduate tuition and 13.48% 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 $60K and $65K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus School of Law | $60,392 | |
| All Law Schools | $32,329 | $53,320 |
| Public | $32,329 | $45,874 |
| Private | $58,690 | |
| District of Columbia Law Schools | $13,438 | $57,106 |
| Public | $13,438 | $25,873 |
| Private | $63,352 | |
* 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 Columbus School of Law has decreased by 0.42% compared to last year. It has increased by 11.90% over the past 5 years from $52,220 to $60,392.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $60,136 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 $61,830, which is $1,438 more than this year.
| Tuition | Fees | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | $52,950 | $1,280 | ▼- |
| 2021-2022 | $54,450 | $1,590 | ▲3.34% |
| 2022-2023 | $55,820 | $1,650 | ▲2.55% |
| 2023-2024 | $57,216 | $1,700 | ▲2.52% |
| 2024-2025 | $58,932 | $1,460 | ▲2.51% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2025 cost of attendance at Columbus School of Law is $86,670. 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 $58,062.
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $86,670 |
| Tuition | $58,932 |
| Fees | $1,460 |
| On-Campus Living Costs | $26,278 |
| Off-Campus Living Costs | $31,542 |
| At-Home Living Costs | $15,832 |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $58,062 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $28,608 |
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 |
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