Paul M. Hebert Law Center Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at Paul M. Hebert Law Center is $23,665 for Louisiana residents and $39,105 for out-of-state students according to the Paul M. Hebert Law Center Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., Paul M. Hebert Law Center' tuition is slightly lower than the average tuition of $43,678. Compared to public law schools in Louisiana, its tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $33,180.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,954 for state residents and $28,631 for out-out-state students at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,027 for state residents and $29,962 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 36.58% higher than undergraduate tuition and 30.52% higher than graduate tuition at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Paul M. Hebert Law Center'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 Paul M. Hebert Law Center with law schools that have similar tuition between $35K and $40K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Paul M. Hebert Law Center | $23,665 | $39,105 |
| 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 Paul M. Hebert Law Center is same as last year. It has not risen in the past changed over past 6 years.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $39,105 without 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 $39,100, which is - more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $23,691 | $39,131 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $23,703 | $39,143 | ▲0.03% |
| 2020-2021 | $23,703 | $39,143 | ▲0.00% |
| 2021-2022 | $23,699 | $39,169 | ▲0.07% |
| 2022-2023 | $23,665 | $39,105 | ▼-0.16% |
| 2023-2024 | $23,665 | $39,105 | ▲0.00% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at Paul M. Hebert Law Center is $49,687 for Louisiana residents and $65,127 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 $52,127. For detailed costs breakdown, see Paul M. Hebert Law Center's bursar/financial aid page.
| Louisiana Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $49,687 | $65,127 |
| Tuition & Fees | $23,665 | $39,105 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $20,062 | |
| Books | $1,916 | |
| Other Expenses | $4,044 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $36,687 | $52,127 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $13,000 | |
LL.M. Tuition
Paul M. Hebert Law Center has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $23,793 for Louisianaresidents and $39,233 for out-of-state students.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | |
| Louisiana Residents | $23,793 |
| Out-of-State | $39,233 |
| Room & Board | $20,062 |
| Books | $1,916 |
| Other Expenses | $4,044 |
| Cost of Attendance | |
| Louisiana Residents | $49,815 |
| Out-of-State | $65,255 |
Data Source: Paul M. Hebert Law Center Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center, https://law.lsu.edu/llm/financing/
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 94.07% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $13,000 at Paul M. Hebert Law Center.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Paul M. Hebert Law Center is higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Louisiana, the received percentage is higher than the average of 73%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Paul M. Hebert Law Center | 94.07% | $13,000 |
| 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 607 enrolled students, 571 students 94.07% received grants and/or scholarships. 27.32% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 29.60% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $19,750 and the 25th percentile amount is $6,500.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 560 | 571 | 594 | 618 | 607 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 515 | 542 | 573 | 574 | 571 |
| Percent Received | 91.96% | 94.92% | 96.46% | 92.88% | 94.07% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,500 | $6,500 |
| 50th Percentile | $8,000 | $9,000 | $9,000 | $10,000 | $13,000 |
| 75th Percentile | $15,000 | $16,000 | $19,750 | $19,750 | $19,750 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 43.08% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 29.60% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 27.32% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 156 out of total 626 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 515 | 542 | 573 | 574 | 571 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 62.91% | 62.36% | 58.81% | 55.23% | 43.08% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 21.17% | 21.22% | 22.16% | 25.09% | 29.60% |
| Full Tuition | 15.92% | 16.42% | 19.02% | 19.69% | 27.32% |
| More than Full Tuition | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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