Louis D. Brandeis School of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at Louis D. Brandeis School of Law is $25,400 for Louisiana residents and $30,400 for out-of-state students according to the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., Louis D. Brandeis School of Law' tuition is much lower than the average tuition of $43,678. Compared to public law schools in Louisiana, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $33,180.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,828 for state residents and $29,174 for out-out-state students at University of Louisville. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,418 for state residents and $29,102 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 4.20% higher than undergraduate tuition and 4.46% higher than graduate tuition at University of Louisville.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Louis D. Brandeis 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 Louis D. Brandeis School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $30K and $35K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Louis D. Brandeis School of Law | $25,400 | $30,400 |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
| Louisiana Law Schools | $22,166 | $45,084 |
| Public | $22,166 | $33,180 |
| Private | $62,940 | |
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at Louis D. Brandeis School of Law has decreased by 0.49% compared to last year. It has increased by 47.52% over the past 6 years from $20,608 to $30,400.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $30,251 with - 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 $33,289, which is $2,889 more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $11,140 | $20,608 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $22,630 | $42,040 | ▲104.00% |
| 2020-2021 | $23,302 | $42,712 | ▲1.60% |
| 2021-2022 | $12,145 | $21,504 | ▼-49.65% |
| 2022-2023 | $25,550 | $30,550 | ▲42.07% |
| 2023-2024 | $25,400 | $30,400 | ▼-0.49% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at Louis D. Brandeis School of Law is $50,320 for Louisiana residents and $55,320 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 $37,320. For detailed costs breakdown, see Louis D. Brandeis School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
| Louisiana Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $50,320 | $55,320 |
| Tuition & Fees | $25,400 | $30,400 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $16,090 | |
| Books | $1,274 | |
| Other Expenses | $7,556 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $32,320 | $37,320 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $18,000 | |
Data Source: Louis D. Brandeis School of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 62.23% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $18,000 at Louis D. Brandeis School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Louis D. Brandeis School of Law is much lower than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Louisiana, the received percentage is slightly lower than the average of 73%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Louis D. Brandeis School of Law | 62.23% | $18,000 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
| Louisiana Law Schools | 72.51% | $20,900 |
| Public | 69.62% | $14,167 |
| Private | 76.84% | $31,000 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 368 enrolled students, 229 students 62.23% received grants and/or scholarships.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $22,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $8,000.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 357 | 357 | 325 | 343 | 368 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 192 | 179 | 184 | 197 | 229 |
| Percent Received | 53.78% | 50.14% | 56.62% | 57.43% | 62.23% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $21,292 | $7,000 | $10,000 | $9,000 | $8,000 |
| 50th Percentile | $15,000 | $15,000 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $18,000 |
| 75th Percentile | $8,000 | $21,292 | $22,000 | $22,000 | $22,000 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 34.93% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 65.07% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 192 | 179 | 184 | 197 | 229 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 53.13% | 49.16% | 35.87% | 31.47% | 34.93% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 43.75% | 49.16% | 62.50% | 65.48% | 65.07% |
| Full Tuition | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.02% | 0.00% |
| More than Full Tuition | 3.13% | 1.68% | 1.63% | 2.03% | 0.00% |
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