Michael E. Moritz College of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at Michael E. Moritz College of Law is $34,040 for Ohio residents and $49,292 for out-of-state students according to the Michael E. Moritz College of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., Michael E. Moritz College of Law' tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $43,678. Compared to public law schools in Ohio, its tuition is much higher than the average tuition of $32,029.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,859 for state residents and $38,365 for out-out-state students at Ohio State University-Main Campus. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,497 for state residents and $41,227 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 28.48% higher than undergraduate tuition and 19.56% higher than graduate tuition at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Michael E. Moritz College 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 Michael E. Moritz College of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $45K and $50K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Michael E. Moritz College of Law | $34,040 | $49,292 |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
| Ohio Law Schools | $27,893 | $37,574 |
| Public | $27,893 | $32,029 |
| Private | $44,506 | |
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at Michael E. Moritz College of Law has increased by 1.48% compared to last year. It has increased by 7.62% over the past 6 years from $45,801 to $49,292.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $50,023 with $731 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 $50,043, which is $751 more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $30,849 | $45,801 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $31,449 | $46,401 | ▲1.31% |
| 2020-2021 | $32,061 | $47,313 | ▲1.97% |
| 2021-2022 | $32,685 | $47,937 | ▲1.32% |
| 2022-2023 | $33,320 | $48,572 | ▲1.32% |
| 2023-2024 | $34,040 | $49,292 | ▲1.48% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at Michael E. Moritz College of Law is $57,116 for Ohio residents and $72,368 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 $48,078. For detailed costs breakdown, see Michael E. Moritz College of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
| Ohio Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $57,116 | $72,368 |
| Tuition & Fees | $34,040 | $49,292 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $16,776 | |
| Books | $3,090 | |
| Other Expenses | $3,210 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $32,826 | $48,078 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $24,290 | |
LL.M. Tuition
Michael E. Moritz College of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $34,511 for Ohioresidents and $49,763 for out-of-state students.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | |
| Ohio Residents | $34,511 |
| Out-of-State | $49,763 |
| Room & Board | $16,068 |
| Books | $3,090 |
| Other Expenses | $3,210 |
| Cost of Attendance | |
| Ohio Residents | $56,879 |
| Out-of-State | $72,131 |
Data Source: Michael E. Moritz College of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center, https://moritzlaw.osu.edu/apply-now/llm-admissions/llm-financial-information-scholarships
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 93.47% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $24,290 at Michael E. Moritz College of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Michael E. Moritz College of Law is higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Ohio, the received percentage is similar to the average of 91%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Michael E. Moritz College of Law | 93.47% | $24,290 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
| Ohio Law Schools | 90.90% | $21,773 |
| Public | 86.00% | $16,201 |
| Private | 97.02% | $28,738 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 521 enrolled students, 487 students 93.47% received grants and/or scholarships. 37.58% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 29.16% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $33,322 and the 25th percentile amount is $16,000.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 559 | 575 | 551 | 559 | 521 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 520 | 538 | 524 | 528 | 487 |
| Percent Received | 93.02% | 93.57% | 95.10% | 94.45% | 93.47% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $11,463 | $12,000 | $12,000 | $13,000 | $16,000 |
| 50th Percentile | $16,000 | $17,000 | $20,000 | $20,000 | $24,290 |
| 75th Percentile | $30,844 | $31,450 | $32,060 | $32,684 | $33,322 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 33.26% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 29.16% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 37.58% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 183 out of total 564 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 520 | 538 | 524 | 528 | 487 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 48.27% | 43.31% | 46.37% | 44.70% | 33.26% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 34.62% | 22.12% | 11.45% | 12.69% | 29.16% |
| Full Tuition | 13.27% | 29.55% | 35.69% | 33.52% | 31.01% |
| More than Full Tuition | 3.85% | 5.02% | 6.49% | 9.09% | 6.57% |
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