Duquesne Kline School of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at Duquesne Kline School of Law is $55,500 according to the Duquesne Kline School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Duquesne Kline School of Law' tuition is similar to the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in Pennsylvania, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $60,921.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $47,146 at Duquesne University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $26,568. The law school tuition is 17.72% higher than undergraduate tuition and 108.90% higher than graduate tuition at Duquesne University.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Duquesne Kline 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 Duquesne Kline School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $55K and $60K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Duquesne Kline School of Law | $55,500 | |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
| Pennsylvania Law Schools | $46,777 | $57,625 |
| Public | $46,777 | $53,505 |
| Private | $60,921 | |
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at Duquesne Kline School of Law has increased by 3.90% compared to last year. It has increased by 23.49% over the past 6 years from $44,944 to $55,500.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $57,665 with $2,165 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 $58,107, which is $2,607 more than this year.
| Tuition & Fees | Change % | |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $44,944 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $46,124 | ▲2.63% |
| 2020-2021 | $48,314 | ▲4.75% |
| 2021-2022 | $51,238 | ▲6.05% |
| 2022-2023 | $53,416 | ▲4.25% |
| 2023-2024 | $55,500 | ▲3.90% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at Duquesne Kline School of Law is $77,818. 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 $49,626. For detailed costs breakdown, see Duquesne Kline School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $77,818 |
| Tuition & Fees | $55,500 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $15,176 |
| Books | $1,080 |
| Other Expenses | $6,062 |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $49,626 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $28,192 |
LL.M. Tuition
Duquesne Kline School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $32,498.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $32,498 |
| Room & Board | $15,176 |
| Books | $1,080 |
| Other Expenses | $6,062 |
| Cost of Attendance | $54,816 |
Data Source: Duquesne Kline School of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center, https://www.duq.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/law/admissions/financial-aid-and-scholarships/tuition.php
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 97.16% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $28,192 at Duquesne Kline School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Duquesne Kline School of Law is higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Pennsylvania, the received percentage is slightly higher than the average of 87%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Duquesne Kline School of Law | 97.16% | $28,192 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
| Pennsylvania Law Schools | 87.38% | $36,127 |
| Public | 96.28% | $41,987 |
| Private | 80.26% | $31,438 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 487 enrolled students, 467 students 95.89% received grants and/or scholarships. 16.49% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 29.12% received more than half amount of tuition.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $40,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $20,000. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $20,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $10,000.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | |||||
| Enrollment | 351 | 373 | 388 | 370 | 387 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 328 | 356 | 379 | 366 | 376 |
| Percent Received | 93.45% | 95.44% | 97.68% | 98.92% | 97.16% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $17,836 | $18,000 | $17,000 | $17,000 | $20,000 |
| 50th Percentile | $25,000 | $25,000 | $24,000 | $25,000 | $28,192 |
| 75th Percentile | $35,813 | $35,000 | $36,000 | $40,000 | $40,000 |
| Part-time | |||||
| Enrollment | 82 | 87 | 93 | 91 | 100 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 61 | 73 | 84 | 88 | 91 |
| Percent Received | 74.39% | 83.91% | 90.32% | 96.70% | 91.00% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $5,881 | $10,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| 50th Percentile | $15,000 | $14,084 | $15,500 | $16,000 | $15,000 |
| 75th Percentile | $28,000 | $22,636 | $21,372 | $20,000 | $20,000 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of full-time students who received financial aid, 48.40% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 32.98% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 18.62% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 200.00% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 13.19% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | |||||
| Number Received | 328 | 356 | 379 | 366 | 376 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 47.87% | 50.00% | 51.72% | 50.27% | 48.40% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 36.89% | 31.74% | 30.34% | 29.51% | 32.98% |
| Full Tuition | 13.72% | 16.57% | 15.57% | 16.39% | 17.55% |
| More than Full Tuition | 1.52% | 1.69% | 2.37% | 3.83% | 1.06% |
| Part-time | |||||
| Number Received | 61 | 73 | 84 | 88 | 91 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 52.46% | 61.64% | 69.05% | 68.18% | 79.12% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 26.23% | 21.92% | 20.24% | 19.32% | 13.19% |
| Full Tuition | 16.39% | 13.70% | 9.52% | 10.23% | 6.59% |
| More than Full Tuition | 4.92% | 2.74% | 1.19% | 2.27% | 1.10% |
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