Georgia State University College of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at Georgia State University College of Law is $17,202 for Georgia residents and $36,810 for out-of-state students according to the Georgia State University College of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., Georgia State University College of Law' tuition is slightly lower than the average tuition of $43,678. Compared to public law schools in Georgia, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $37,281.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,478 for state residents and $23,709 for out-out-state students at Georgia State University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,484 for state residents and $23,982 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 55.26% higher than undergraduate tuition and 53.49% higher than graduate tuition at Georgia State University.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Georgia State University College 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 Georgia State University College of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $35K and $40K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia State University College of Law | $17,202 | $36,810 |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
| Georgia Law Schools | $18,098 | $46,035 |
| Public | $18,098 | $37,281 |
| Private | $50,412 | |
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at Georgia State University College of Law is same as last year. It has increased by 36.67% over the past 6 years from $26,933 to $36,810.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $36,810 without 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 $39,510, which is $2,700 more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $12,227 | $26,933 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $14,068 | $28,774 | ▲6.84% |
| 2020-2021 | $16,690 | $36,298 | ▲26.15% |
| 2021-2022 | $13,954 | $28,660 | ▼-21.04% |
| 2022-2023 | $17,202 | $36,810 | ▲28.44% |
| 2023-2024 | $17,202 | $36,810 | ▲0.00% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at Georgia State University College of Law is $39,245 for Georgia residents and $58,853 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 $49,049. For detailed costs breakdown, see Georgia State University College of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
| Georgia Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $39,245 | $58,853 |
| Tuition & Fees | $17,202 | $36,810 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $17,488 | |
| Books | $2,000 | |
| Other Expenses | $2,555 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $29,441 | $49,049 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $9,804 | |
LL.M. Tuition
Georgia State University College of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $17,202 for Georgiaresidents and $36,810 for out-of-state students.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | |
| Georgia Residents | $17,202 |
| Out-of-State | $36,810 |
| Room & Board | $17,488 |
| Books | $2,000 |
| Other Expenses | $2,555 |
| Cost of Attendance | |
| Georgia Residents | $39,245 |
| Out-of-State | $58,853 |
Data Source: Georgia State University College of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center, https://sfs.gsu.edu/files/2023/05/FY24-Law.pdf
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 61.23% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $9,804 at Georgia State University College of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Georgia State University College of Law is much lower than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Georgia, the received percentage is lower than the average of 87%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia State University College of Law | 61.23% | $9,804 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
| Georgia Law Schools | 87.30% | $16,356 |
| Public | 76.71% | $10,333 |
| Private | 92.59% | $19,367 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 676 enrolled students, 297 students 43.93% received grants and/or scholarships. 53.87% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 13.80% received more than half amount of tuition.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $19,608 and the 25th percentile amount is $15,693. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $18,379 and the 25th percentile amount is $2,000.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 472 | 503 | 503 | 546 | 676 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 290 | 343 | 308 | 321 | 257 |
| Percent Received | 61.44% | 68.19% | 61.23% | 58.79% | 38.02% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $4,000 | $3,000 | $3,984 | $9,615 | $15,693 |
| 50th Percentile | $5,000 | $5,000 | $9,804 | $9,846 | $15,693 |
| 75th Percentile | $12,844 | $9,847 | $19,693 | $19,693 | $19,608 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of full-time students who received financial aid, 31.91% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 12.06% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 56.03% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 205.00% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 25.00% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 340 | 395 | 335 | 351 | 297 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 50.29% | 35.95% | 25.07% | 48.72% | 32.32% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 13.82% | 17.97% | 17.61% | 4.56% | 13.80% |
| Full Tuition | 35.86% | 47.81% | 58.12% | 49.84% | 54.47% |
| More than Full Tuition | 1.03% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.56% |
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