Duncan School of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2023 Tuition & Fees
The 2023 tuition & fees at Duncan School of Law is $41,310 according to the Duncan School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Duncan School of Law' tuition is lower than the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in Tennessee, its tuition is lower than the average tuition of $57,703.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $26,150 at Lincoln Memorial University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $23,225. The law school tuition is 57.97% higher than undergraduate tuition and 77.87% higher than graduate tuition at Lincoln Memorial University.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Duncan 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 Duncan School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $40K and $45K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Duncan School of Law | $41,310 | |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
| Tennessee Law Schools | $20,194 | $47,505 |
| Public | $20,194 | $32,207 |
| Private | $57,703 | |
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at Duncan School of Law has increased by 2.76% compared to last year. It has increased by 45.71% over the past 5 years from $28,350 to $41,310.
The 2024 estimated tuition & fees is $42,451 with $1,141 increase, if the this year's increase rate is applied. Based on the average increase rate over past 5 years, the 2024 estimated tuition & fees is $45,087, which is $3,777 more than this year.
| Tuition & Fees | Change % | |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $28,350 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $37,700 | ▲32.98% |
| 2020-2021 | $39,570 | ▲4.96% |
| 2021-2022 | $40,200 | ▲1.59% |
| 2022-2023 | $41,310 | ▲2.76% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2023 cost of attendance at Duncan School of Law is $63,900. 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 $45,405. For detailed costs breakdown, see Duncan School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $63,900 |
| Tuition & Fees | $41,310 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $18,740 |
| Books | $2,250 |
| Other Expenses | $1,600 |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $45,405 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $18,495 |
Data Source: Duncan School of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 95.31% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $18,495 at Duncan School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Duncan School of Law is higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Tennessee, the received percentage is higher than the average of 76%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Duncan School of Law | 95.31% | $18,495 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
| Tennessee Law Schools | 76.25% | $20,872 |
| Public | 70.36% | $7,496 |
| Private | 80.18% | $29,790 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 341 enrolled students, 325 students 95.31% received grants and/or scholarships. 2.15% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 42.15% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $29,648 and the 25th percentile amount is $12,500.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 253 | 276 | 298 | 329 | 341 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 235 | 271 | 296 | 317 | 325 |
| Percent Received | 92.89% | 98.19% | 99.33% | 96.35% | 95.31% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $10,224 | $13,174 | $16,705 | $15,277 | $12,500 |
| 50th Percentile | $21,346 | $26,204 | $25,280 | $24,157 | $18,495 |
| 75th Percentile | $33,150 | $34,426 | $30,715 | $27,928 | $29,648 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 55.69% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 42.15% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 2.15% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 7 out of total 372 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 235 | 271 | 296 | 317 | 325 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 40.00% | 32.84% | 31.76% | 35.65% | 55.69% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 47.23% | 55.35% | 59.46% | 57.73% | 42.15% |
| Full Tuition | 12.77% | 11.44% | 8.45% | 2.84% | 0.31% |
| More than Full Tuition | 0.00% | 0.37% | 0.34% | 3.79% | 1.85% |
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