Mercer Law School Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at Mercer Law School is $43,132 according to the Mercer Law School Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Mercer Law School' tuition is lower than the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in Georgia, its tuition is slightly lower than the average tuition of $50,412.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $33,380 at Mercer University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $17,865. The law school tuition is 29.22% higher than undergraduate tuition and 141.43% higher than graduate tuition at Mercer University.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Mercer 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 Mercer Law School with law schools that have similar tuition between $40K and $45K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer Law School | $43,132 | |
| 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 Mercer Law School has increased by 1.99% compared to last year. It has increased by 11.41% over the past 6 years from $38,716 to $43,132.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $43,989 with $857 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 $44,116, which is $984 more than this year.
| Tuition & Fees | Change % | |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $38,716 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $39,484 | ▲1.98% |
| 2020-2021 | $40,268 | ▲1.99% |
| 2021-2022 | $41,468 | ▲2.98% |
| 2022-2023 | $42,292 | ▲1.99% |
| 2023-2024 | $43,132 | ▲1.99% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at Mercer Law School is $61,283. 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 $45,283. For detailed costs breakdown, see Mercer Law School's bursar/financial aid page.
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $61,283 |
| Tuition & Fees | $43,132 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $16,011 |
| Books | $1,141 |
| Other Expenses | $999 |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $45,283 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $16,000 |
Data Source: Mercer Law School Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 93.16% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $16,000 at Mercer Law School.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Mercer Law School is higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Georgia, the received percentage is similar to the average of 87%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer Law School | 93.16% | $16,000 |
| 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 380 enrolled students, 354 students 93.16% received grants and/or scholarships. 4.24% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 28.53% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $24,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $7,000.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 394 | 386 | 388 | 369 | 380 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 330 | 338 | 348 | 343 | 354 |
| Percent Received | 83.76% | 87.56% | 89.69% | 92.95% | 93.16% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $12,000 | $12,000 | $12,000 | $8,000 | $7,000 |
| 50th Percentile | $18,000 | $19,000 | $19,000 | $18,000 | $16,000 |
| 75th Percentile | $25,000 | $28,000 | $28,000 | $28,000 | $24,000 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 67.23% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 28.53% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 4.24% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 15 out of total 399 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 330 | 338 | 348 | 343 | 354 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 54.24% | 52.66% | 53.45% | 59.48% | 67.23% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 41.21% | 43.49% | 41.67% | 35.57% | 28.53% |
| Full Tuition | 0.00% | 0.30% | 0.29% | 0.00% | 0.28% |
| More than Full Tuition | 4.55% | 3.55% | 4.60% | 4.96% | 3.95% |
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