Los Angeles School of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at Los Angeles School of Law is $59,185 for California residents and $71,430 for out-of-state students according to the Los Angeles School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., Los Angeles School of Law' tuition is much higher than the average tuition of $43,678. Compared to public law schools in California, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $67,397.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,747 for state residents and $44,524 for out-out-state students at University of California-Los Angeles. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,883 for state residents and $28,985 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 60.43% higher than undergraduate tuition and 146.44% higher than graduate tuition at University of California-Los Angeles.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition over $70K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles School of Law | $59,185 | $71,430 |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
| California Law Schools | $56,178 | $64,018 |
| Public | $56,178 | $67,397 |
| Private | $62,718 | |
* 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 Los Angeles School of Law has increased by 3.97% compared to last year. It has increased by 39.53% over the past 7 years from $51,195 to $71,430.
The 2026 estimated tuition & fees is $74,268 with $2,838 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 $77,077, which is $5,647 more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $44,701 | $51,195 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $47,089 | $53,152 | ▲3.82% |
| 2020-2021 | $49,725 | $55,324 | ▲4.09% |
| 2021-2022 | $51,568 | $59,839 | ▲8.16% |
| 2022-2023 | $53,920 | $64,426 | ▲7.67% |
| 2023-2024 | $56,455 | $68,700 | ▲6.63% |
| 2024-2025 | $59,185 | $71,430 | ▲3.97% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2025 cost of attendance at Los Angeles School of Law is $90,772 for California residents and $103,017 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 $83,017. For detailed costs breakdown, see Los Angeles School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
| California Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $90,772 | $103,017 |
| Tuition & Fees | $59,185 | $71,430 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $27,135 | |
| Books | $1,806 | |
| Other Expenses | $2,646 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $70,772 | $83,017 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $20,000 | |
LL.M. Tuition
Los Angeles School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $70,610.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $70,610 |
| Room & Board | - |
| Books | - |
| Other Expenses | - |
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 89.36% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $20,000 at Los Angeles School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Los Angeles School of Law is higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in California, the received percentage is slightly higher than the average of 79%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles School of Law | 89.36% | $20,000 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
| California Law Schools | 78.73% | $31,683 |
| Public | 90.23% | $23,930 |
| Private | 74.30% | $34,665 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 1,006 enrolled students, 899 students 89.36% received grants and/or scholarships. 7.68% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 22.36% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $31,667 and the 25th percentile amount is $12,500.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 955 | 975 | 1,002 | 1,038 | 1,006 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 783 | 788 | 997 | 878 | 899 |
| Percent Received | 81.99% | 80.82% | 99.50% | 84.59% | 89.36% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $13,733 | $13,333 | $8,700 | $11,667 | $12,500 |
| 50th Percentile | $20,000 | $20,000 | $17,867 | $20,000 | $20,000 |
| 75th Percentile | $25,000 | $26,288 | $26,600 | $30,000 | $31,667 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 69.97% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 22.36% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 7.68% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 69 out of total 1,376 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 783 | 788 | 997 | 878 | 899 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 71.52% | 70.94% | 72.22% | 69.59% | 69.97% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 26.31% | 23.10% | 22.27% | 23.69% | 22.36% |
| Full Tuition | 1.53% | 5.84% | 3.81% | 4.44% | 4.34% |
| More than Full Tuition | 0.64% | 0.13% | 1.71% | 2.28% | 3.34% |
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