Davis School of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at Davis School of Law is $57,409 for California residents and $69,654 for out-of-state students. Compared to public law schools in U.S., Davis School of Law ' tuition is much higher than the average tuition of $45,874. Compared to public law schools in California, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $69,770.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $15,247 for state residents and $46,024 for out-out-state students at University of California-Davis. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,560 for state residents and $29,662 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 51.34% higher than undergraduate tuition and 134.83% higher than graduate tuition at University of California-Davis.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Davis 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 Davis School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $65K and $70K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Davis School of Law | $57,409 | $69,654 |
| All Law Schools | $32,329 | $53,320 |
| Public | $32,329 | $45,874 |
| Private | $58,690 | |
| California Law Schools | $58,440 | $66,126 |
| Public | $58,440 | $69,770 |
| Private | $64,608 | |
* 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 Davis School of Law has increased by 3.18% compared to last year. It has increased by 14.63% over the past 5 years from $58,591 to $69,654.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $71,869 with $2,215 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 $71,692, which is $2,038 more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Fees | Tuition | Fees | ||
| 2020-2021 | $50,530 | $2,193 | $60,510 | $2,193 | ▼- |
| 2021-2022 | $49,514 | $2,136 | $60,457 | $2,136 | ▼-0.18% |
| 2022-2023 | $50,914 | $2,172 | $62,915 | $2,172 | ▲3.98% |
| 2023-2024 | $54,919 | $2,264 | $64,899 | $2,264 | ▲3.19% |
| 2024-2025 | $55,072 | $2,337 | $67,317 | $2,337 | ▲3.71% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2025 cost of attendance at Davis School of Law is $90,457 for California residents and $102,702 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 $73,702.
| California Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $90,457 | $102,702 |
| Tuition | $55,072 | $67,317 |
| Fees | $2,337 | $2,337 |
| On-Campus Living Costs | $33,048 | |
| Off-Campus Living Costs | $33,048 | |
| At-Home Living Costs | $33,048 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $61,457 | $73,702 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $29,000 | |
LL.M. Tuition
Davis School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $59,898.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $59,898 |
| Room & Board | $22,554 |
| Books | $2,273 |
| Other Expenses | - |
| Cost of Attendance | $84,725 |
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