Harvard Law School Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at Harvard Law School is $78,692 according to the Harvard Law School Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Harvard Law School' tuition is much higher than the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in Massachusetts, its tuition is higher than the average tuition of $62,323.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $59,076 at Harvard University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $55,440. The law school tuition is 33.20% higher than undergraduate tuition and 41.94% higher than graduate tuition at Harvard University.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Harvard Law School'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 Harvard Law School with law schools that have similar tuition over $70K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard Law School | $78,692 | |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
| Massachusetts Law Schools | $31,990 | $59,984 |
| Public | $31,990 | $41,272 |
| Private | $62,323 | |
* 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 Harvard Law School has increased by 4.91% compared to last year. It has increased by 21.11% over the past 7 years from $64,978 to $78,692.
The 2026 estimated tuition & fees is $82,557 with $3,865 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 $82,014, which is $3,322 more than this year.
| Tuition & Fees | Change % | |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $64,978 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $67,081 | ▲3.24% |
| 2020-2021 | $67,081 | ▲0.00% |
| 2021-2022 | $68,962 | ▲2.80% |
| 2022-2023 | $71,734 | ▲4.02% |
| 2023-2024 | $75,008 | ▲4.56% |
| 2024-2025 | $78,692 | ▲4.91% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2025 cost of attendance at Harvard Law School is $111,798. 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 $80,558. For detailed costs breakdown, see Harvard Law School's bursar/financial aid page.
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $111,798 |
| Tuition & Fees | $78,692 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $25,881 |
| Books | $1,675 |
| Other Expenses | $5,550 |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $80,558 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $31,240 |
LL.M. Tuition
Harvard Law School has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $75,408.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $75,408 |
| Room & Board | $24,675 |
| Books | $1,650 |
| Other Expenses | $5,647 |
| Cost of Attendance | $107,380 |
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 42.55% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $31,240 at Harvard Law School.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Harvard Law School is much lower than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Massachusetts, the received percentage is much lower than the average of 86%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard Law School | 42.55% | $31,240 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
| Massachusetts Law Schools | 85.87% | $28,249 |
| Public | 93.44% | $14,000 |
| Private | 84.93% | $30,030 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 1,758 enrolled students, 748 students 42.55% received grants and/or scholarships. 1.47% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 41.58% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $45,090 and the 25th percentile amount is $15,665.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 1,737 | 1,740 | 1,715 | 1,747 | 1,758 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 761 | 852 | 776 | 757 | 748 |
| Percent Received | 43.81% | 48.97% | 45.25% | 43.33% | 42.55% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $16,400 | $15,000 | $20,012 | $20,000 | $15,665 |
| 50th Percentile | $28,040 | $26,891 | $30,323 | $30,660 | $31,240 |
| 75th Percentile | $38,500 | $39,903 | $42,182 | $42,100 | $45,090 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 56.95% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 41.58% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 1.47% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 11 out of total 2,031 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 761 | 852 | 776 | 757 | 748 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 62.29% | 62.56% | 55.03% | 56.94% | 56.95% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 35.61% | 35.09% | 43.04% | 40.95% | 41.58% |
| Full Tuition | 0.79% | 1.06% | 0.77% | 0.92% | 0.80% |
| More than Full Tuition | 1.31% | 1.29% | 1.16% | 1.19% | 0.67% |
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