Elon University School of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at Elon University School of Law is $60,588 according to the Elon University School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Elon University School of Law' tuition is similar to the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in North Carolina, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $60,032.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $44,536 at Elon University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $20,574. The law school tuition is 36.04% higher than undergraduate tuition and 194.49% higher than graduate tuition at Elon University.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Elon University 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 Elon University School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $60K and $65K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Elon University School of Law | $60,588 | |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
| North Carolina Law Schools | $23,034 | $55,109 |
| Public | $23,034 | $45,264 |
| Private | $60,032 | |
* 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 Elon University School of Law has increased by 4.00% compared to last year. It has increased by 40.90% over the past 7 years from $43,000 to $60,588.
The 2026 estimated tuition & fees is $63,013 with $2,425 increase, if the this year's increase rate is applied. Based on the average increase rate over past 5 years, the 2026 estimated tuition & fees is $65,544, which is $4,956 more than this year.
| Tuition & Fees | Change % | |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $43,000 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $46,140 | ▲7.30% |
| 2020-2021 | $47,358 | ▲2.64% |
| 2021-2022 | $47,358 | ▲0.00% |
| 2022-2023 | $49,068 | ▲3.61% |
| 2023-2024 | $58,256 | ▲18.73% |
| 2024-2025 | $60,588 | ▲4.00% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2025 cost of attendance at Elon University School of Law is $88,613. 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 $68,577. For detailed costs breakdown, see Elon University School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $88,613 |
| Tuition & Fees | $60,588 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $19,875 |
| Books | $1,500 |
| Other Expenses | $6,650 |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $68,577 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $20,036 |
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 97.49% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $20,036 at Elon University School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Elon University School of Law is much higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in North Carolina, the received percentage is similar to the average of 89%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Elon University School of Law | 97.49% | $20,036 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
| North Carolina Law Schools | 88.63% | $21,949 |
| Public | 75.66% | $12,703 |
| Private | 95.12% | $26,572 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 438 enrolled students, 427 students 97.49% received grants and/or scholarships. 2.34% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 47.54% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $30,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $10,000.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 359 | 375 | 413 | 429 | 438 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 346 | 362 | 402 | 419 | 427 |
| Percent Received | 96.38% | 96.53% | 97.34% | 97.67% | 97.49% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $7,857 | $7,857 | $8,660 | $9,286 | $10,000 |
| 50th Percentile | $16,500 | $16,446 | $15,000 | $18,514 | $20,036 |
| 75th Percentile | $27,945 | $30,000 | $29,880 | $30,000 | $30,000 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 50.12% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 47.54% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 2.34% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 10 out of total 445 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 346 | 362 | 402 | 419 | 427 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 42.20% | 47.24% | 46.77% | 49.88% | 50.12% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 51.73% | 46.96% | 46.77% | 46.06% | 47.54% |
| Full Tuition | 3.47% | 4.14% | 4.48% | 2.86% | 0.94% |
| More than Full Tuition | 2.60% | 1.66% | 1.99% | 1.19% | 1.41% |
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