Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law is $28,839 for Arizona residents and $50,317 for out-of-state students according to the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law' tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $43,678.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,338 for state residents and $29,428 for out-out-state students at Arizona State University-Downtown Phoenix. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,608 for state residents and $27,048 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 70.98% higher than undergraduate tuition and 86.03% higher than graduate tuition at Arizona State University-Downtown Phoenix.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Sandra Day O'Connor 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 Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $50K and $55K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law | $28,839 | $50,317 |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law has increased by 3.60% compared to last year. It has increased by 9.53% over the past 6 years from $45,940 to $50,317.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $52,127 with $1,810 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 $51,276, which is $959 more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $27,584 | $45,940 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $28,058 | $47,302 | ▲2.96% |
| 2020-2021 | $28,058 | $47,302 | ▲0.00% |
| 2021-2022 | $28,058 | $47,302 | ▲0.00% |
| 2022-2023 | $28,364 | $48,570 | ▲2.68% |
| 2023-2024 | $28,839 | $50,317 | ▲3.60% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law is $56,234 for Arizona residents and $77,712 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 $57,712. For detailed costs breakdown, see Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
| Arizona Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $56,234 | $77,712 |
| Tuition & Fees | $28,839 | $50,317 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $21,123 | |
| Books | $1,908 | |
| Other Expenses | $4,364 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $36,234 | $57,712 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $20,000 | |
LL.M. Tuition
Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $30,139 for Arizonaresidents and $52,053 for out-of-state students.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | |
| Arizona Residents | $30,139 |
| Out-of-State | $52,053 |
| Room & Board | $21,123 |
| Books | $1,908 |
| Other Expenses | $4,364 |
| Cost of Attendance | |
| Arizona Residents | $57,534 |
| Out-of-State | $79,448 |
Data Source: Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center, https://law.asu.edu/admission/tuition-fees
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 92.15% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $20,000 at Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law is higher than the average percentage of 81.23%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law | 92.15% | $20,000 |
| 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 853 enrolled students, 786 students 92.15% received grants and/or scholarships. 13.23% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 38.68% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $30,163 and the 25th percentile amount is $6,000.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 819 | 817 | 810 | 853 | 853 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 623 | 693 | 736 | 800 | 786 |
| Percent Received | 76.07% | 84.82% | 90.86% | 93.79% | 92.15% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $6,668 | $6,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $6,000 |
| 50th Percentile | $15,000 | $13,834 | $15,000 | $16,000 | $20,000 |
| 75th Percentile | $27,388 | $28,058 | $28,058 | $28,332 | $30,163 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 48.09% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 38.68% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 13.23% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 104 out of total 1,600 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 623 | 693 | 736 | 800 | 786 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 66.77% | 65.08% | 61.68% | 45.00% | 48.09% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 20.22% | 18.18% | 21.60% | 40.63% | 38.68% |
| Full Tuition | 9.15% | 9.38% | 12.91% | 7.88% | 10.31% |
| More than Full Tuition | 3.85% | 7.36% | 3.80% | 6.50% | 2.93% |
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