David A. Clarke School of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at David A. Clarke School of Law is $13,438 for District of Columbia residents and $25,873 for out-of-state students. Compared to public law schools in U.S., David A. Clarke School of Law' tuition is much lower than the average tuition of $45,874. Compared to public law schools in District of Columbia, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $25,873.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares David A. Clarke 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.
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| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| David A. Clarke School of Law | $13,438 | $25,873 |
| 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 | |
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at David A. Clarke School of Law has decreased by 5.44% compared to last year. It has increased by 2.40% over the past 5 years from $25,266 to $25,873.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $24,466 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 $25,997, which is $124 more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Fees | Tuition | Fees | ||
| 2020-2021 | $6,219 | $1,000 | $12,437 | $1,000 | ▼- |
| 2021-2022 | $12,438 | $1,000 | $24,874 | $1,000 | ▲92.56% |
| 2022-2023 | $12,438 | $1,000 | $24,874 | $1,000 | ▲0.00% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at David A. Clarke School of Law is $13,438 for District of Columbia residents and $25,873 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 $17,581.
| District of Columbia Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $13,438 | $25,873 |
| Tuition | $13,438 | $25,873 |
| Fees | - | - |
| On-Campus Living Costs | - | |
| Off-Campus Living Costs | - | |
| At-Home Living Costs | - | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $5,146 | $17,581 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $8,292 | |
Data Source: David A. Clarke School of Law Bursar/Financial Office, ABA (American Bar Association), IPEDS data center
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