Roger Williams University School of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at Roger Williams University School of Law is $48,064 according to the Roger Williams University School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Roger Williams University School of Law' tuition is slightly lower than the average tuition of $56,676.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Roger Williams 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 Roger Williams University School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $45K and $50K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Roger Williams University School of Law | $48,064 | |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
* 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 Roger Williams University School of Law has increased by 3.44% compared to last year. It has increased by 30.56% over the past 7 years from $36,815 to $48,064.
The 2026 estimated tuition & fees is $49,719 with $1,655 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 $51,001, which is $2,937 more than this year.
| Tuition & Fees | Change % | |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $36,815 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $18,382 | ▼-50.07% |
| 2020-2021 | $40,110 | ▲118.20% |
| 2021-2022 | $22,000 | ▼-45.15% |
| 2022-2023 | $44,715 | ▲103.25% |
| 2023-2024 | $46,464 | ▲3.91% |
| 2024-2025 | $48,064 | ▲3.44% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2025 cost of attendance at Roger Williams University School of Law is $73,564. 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 $47,695. For detailed costs breakdown, see Roger Williams University School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $73,564 |
| Tuition & Fees | $48,064 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $21,850 |
| Books | $2,000 |
| Other Expenses | $1,650 |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $47,695 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $25,869 |
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 72.96% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $25,869 at Roger Williams University School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Roger Williams University School of Law is lower than the average percentage of 81.23%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Roger Williams University School of Law | 72.96% | $25,869 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 551 enrolled students, 402 students 72.96% received grants and/or scholarships. 5.97% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 59.20% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $32,337 and the 25th percentile amount is $16,169.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 454 | 483 | 517 | 522 | 551 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 282 | 313 | 370 | 389 | 402 |
| Percent Received | 62.11% | 64.80% | 71.57% | 74.52% | 72.96% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $11,485 | $10,721 | $11,960 | $14,543 | $16,169 |
| 50th Percentile | $17,868 | $18,763 | $19,933 | $23,616 | $25,869 |
| 75th Percentile | $25,344 | $25,344 | $28,144 | $30,795 | $32,337 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 34.83% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 59.20% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 5.97% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 24 out of total 516 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 282 | 313 | 370 | 389 | 402 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 27.30% | 34.50% | 32.43% | 32.90% | 34.83% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 70.92% | 62.30% | 61.62% | 59.38% | 59.20% |
| Full Tuition | 1.77% | 2.88% | 5.41% | 5.91% | 5.22% |
| More than Full Tuition | 0.00% | 0.32% | 0.54% | 1.80% | 0.75% |
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