Southern University Law Center Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at Southern University Law Center is $20,682 for Louisiana residents and $34,282 for out-of-state students. Compared to public law schools in U.S., Southern University Law Center' tuition is lower than the average tuition of $45,874. Compared to public law schools in Louisiana, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $35,033.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Southern University 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 Southern University Law Center with law schools that have similar tuition between $30K and $35K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Southern University Law Center | $20,682 | $34,282 |
| All Law Schools | $32,329 | $53,320 |
| Public | $32,329 | $45,874 |
| Private | $58,690 | |
| Louisiana Law Schools | $23,686 | $46,196 |
| Public | $23,686 | $35,033 |
| Private | $62,940 | |
* 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 Southern University Law Center is same as last year. It has increased by 0.40% over the past 5 years from $29,914 to $34,282.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $34,282 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 $34,310, which is $28 more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Fees | Tuition | Fees | ||
| 2020-2021 | $11,338 | $6,096 | $11,338 | $18,696 | ▼- |
| 2021-2022 | $11,338 | $17,434 | $11,338 | $30,034 | ▲37.75% |
| 2022-2023 | $11,338 | $7,994 | $11,338 | $20,594 | ▼-22.82% |
| 2023-2024 | $11,338 | $8,844 | $11,338 | $22,444 | ▲5.79% |
| 2024-2025 | $11,338 | $9,344 | $11,338 | $22,944 | ▲1.48% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2025 cost of attendance at Southern University Law Center is $50,274 for Louisiana residents and $63,874 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 $52,074.
| Louisiana Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $50,274 | $63,874 |
| Tuition | $11,338 | $11,338 |
| Fees | $9,344 | $22,944 |
| On-Campus Living Costs | $29,592 | |
| Off-Campus Living Costs | $29,592 | |
| At-Home Living Costs | $29,592 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $38,474 | $52,074 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $11,800 | |
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