Marshall-Wythe School of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at Marshall-Wythe School of Law is $44,706 for Virginia residents and $68,329 for out-of-state students according to the Marshall-Wythe School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., Marshall-Wythe School of Law' tuition is much higher than the average tuition of $43,678. Compared to public law schools in Virginia, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $62,942.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $25,041 for state residents and $49,412 for out-out-state students at William & Mary. The average graduate tuition & fees is $17,422 for state residents and $36,440 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 38.28% higher than undergraduate tuition and 87.51% higher than graduate tuition at William & Mary.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Marshall-Wythe 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 Marshall-Wythe School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $65K and $70K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall-Wythe School of Law | $44,706 | $68,329 |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
| Virginia Law Schools | $48,785 | $55,383 |
| Public | $48,785 | $62,942 |
| Private | $49,714 | |
* 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 Marshall-Wythe School of Law has increased by 3.46% compared to last year. It has increased by 58.90% over the past 7 years from $43,000 to $68,329.
The 2026 estimated tuition & fees is $70,694 with $2,365 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 $76,379, which is $8,050 more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $34,000 | $43,000 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $35,000 | $44,000 | ▲2.33% |
| 2020-2021 | $35,000 | $44,000 | ▲0.00% |
| 2021-2022 | $36,335 | $47,553 | ▲8.08% |
| 2022-2023 | $38,136 | $55,285 | ▲16.26% |
| 2023-2024 | $43,286 | $66,043 | ▲19.46% |
| 2024-2025 | $44,706 | $68,329 | ▲3.46% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2025 cost of attendance at Marshall-Wythe School of Law is $68,726 for Virginia residents and $92,349 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 $67,282. For detailed costs breakdown, see Marshall-Wythe School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
| Virginia Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $68,726 | $92,349 |
| Tuition & Fees | $44,706 | $68,329 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $22,820 | |
| Books | $1,200 | |
| Other Expenses | - | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $43,659 | $67,282 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $25,067 | |
LL.M. Tuition
Marshall-Wythe School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $43,286 for Virginiaresidents and $66,043 for out-of-state students.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | |
| Virginia Residents | $43,286 |
| Out-of-State | $66,043 |
| Room & Board | $22,820 |
| Books | $1,200 |
| Other Expenses | - |
| Cost of Attendance | |
| Virginia Residents | $67,306 |
| Out-of-State | $90,063 |
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 94.06% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $25,067 at Marshall-Wythe School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Marshall-Wythe School of Law is higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Virginia, the received percentage is similar to the average of 88%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall-Wythe School of Law | 94.06% | $25,067 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
| Virginia Law Schools | 88.40% | $27,303 |
| Public | 80.80% | $26,807 |
| Private | 94.11% | $27,675 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 606 enrolled students, 570 students 94.06% received grants and/or scholarships. 4.56% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 61.75% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $32,184 and the 25th percentile amount is $21,467.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 611 | 617 | 640 | 622 | 606 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 562 | 553 | 618 | 602 | 570 |
| Percent Received | 91.98% | 89.63% | 96.56% | 96.78% | 94.06% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $14,000 | $18,926 | $18,000 | $19,000 | $21,467 |
| 50th Percentile | $18,000 | $24,936 | $25,000 | $25,193 | $25,067 |
| 75th Percentile | $26,000 | $28,325 | $31,724 | $30,591 | $32,184 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 33.68% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 61.75% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 4.56% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 26 out of total 556 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 562 | 553 | 618 | 602 | 570 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 56.76% | 40.33% | 29.45% | 34.55% | 33.68% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 40.39% | 56.42% | 64.72% | 63.12% | 61.75% |
| Full Tuition | 2.14% | 2.89% | 4.69% | 1.99% | 1.23% |
| More than Full Tuition | 0.71% | 0.36% | 1.13% | 0.33% | 3.33% |
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