Northeastern University School of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at Northeastern University School of Law is $60,562 according to the Northeastern University School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Northeastern University School of Law' tuition is similar to the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in Massachusetts, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $62,323.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $63,141 at Northeastern University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $28,100. The law school tuition is 4.08% lower than undergraduate tuition and 115.52% higher than graduate tuition at Northeastern University.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Northeastern University 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 Northeastern University School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $60K and $65K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Northeastern University School of Law | $60,562 | |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
| Massachusetts Law Schools | $31,990 | $59,984 |
| Public | $31,990 | $41,272 |
| Private | $62,323 | |
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at Northeastern University School of Law has increased by 2.99% compared to last year. It has increased by 19.12% over the past 6 years from $50,842 to $60,562.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $62,375 with $1,813 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 $62,878, which is $2,316 more than this year.
| Tuition & Fees | Change % | |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $50,842 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $52,952 | ▲4.15% |
| 2020-2021 | $54,902 | ▲3.68% |
| 2021-2022 | $57,094 | ▲3.99% |
| 2022-2023 | $58,802 | ▲2.99% |
| 2023-2024 | $60,562 | ▲2.99% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at Northeastern University School of Law is $83,462. 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 $51,462. For detailed costs breakdown, see Northeastern University School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $83,462 |
| Tuition & Fees | $60,562 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $20,500 |
| Books | $1,500 |
| Other Expenses | $900 |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $51,462 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $32,000 |
LL.M. Tuition
Northeastern University School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $60,562.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $60,562 |
| Room & Board | $20,500 |
| Books | $1,500 |
| Other Expenses | $900 |
| Cost of Attendance | $83,462 |
Data Source: Northeastern University School of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center, https://law.northeastern.edu/admissions/jd/tuition-and-budgeting/
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 96.42% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $32,000 at Northeastern University School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Northeastern University School of Law is higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Massachusetts, the received percentage is slightly higher than the average of 86%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Northeastern University School of Law | 96.42% | $32,000 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
| Massachusetts Law Schools | 85.87% | $28,249 |
| Public | 93.44% | $14,000 |
| Private | 84.93% | $30,030 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 659 enrolled students, 636 students 96.51% received grants and/or scholarships. 20.44% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 35.06% received more than half amount of tuition.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $50,650 and the 25th percentile amount is $15,000. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $29,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $9,950.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | |||||
| Enrollment | 622 | 603 | 600 | 617 | 615 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 596 | 567 | 570 | 572 | 593 |
| Percent Received | 95.82% | 94.03% | 95.00% | 92.71% | 96.42% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $17,599 | $18,750 | $13,688 | $15,527 | $15,000 |
| 50th Percentile | $40,000 | $37,000 | $32,500 | $32,000 | $32,000 |
| 75th Percentile | $52,500 | $52,800 | $54,750 | $56,940 | $50,650 |
| Part-time | |||||
| Enrollment | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 44 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 43 |
| Percent Received | - | - | - | 66.67% | 97.73% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | - | - | - | $9,006 | $9,950 |
| 50th Percentile | - | - | - | $17,500 | $19,000 |
| 75th Percentile | - | - | - | $29,000 | $29,000 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of full-time students who received financial aid, 43.00% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 35.58% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 21.59% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 593.02% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 27.91% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | |||||
| Number Received | 596 | 567 | 570 | 572 | 593 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 30.54% | 34.22% | 39.12% | 41.26% | 43.00% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 23.83% | 23.81% | 25.44% | 31.12% | 35.58% |
| Full Tuition | 16.61% | 21.52% | 25.44% | 23.78% | 17.37% |
| More than Full Tuition | 29.03% | 20.11% | 10.00% | 3.85% | 4.22% |
| Part-time | |||||
| Number Received | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 43 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | - | - | - | 60.00% | 53.49% |
| Half to Full Tuition | - | - | - | 40.00% | 27.91% |
| Full Tuition | - | - | - | 0.00% | 4.65% |
| More than Full Tuition | - | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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