Southwestern Law School Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at Southwestern Law School is $58,392 according to the Southwestern Law School Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Southwestern Law School' tuition is similar to the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in California, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $62,718.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Southwestern Law School'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 Southwestern Law School with law schools that have similar tuition between $55K and $60K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Law School | $58,392 | |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
| California Law Schools | $56,178 | $64,018 |
| Public | $56,178 | $67,397 |
| Private | $62,718 | |
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at Southwestern Law School has increased by 4.00% compared to last year. It has increased by 7.80% over the past 6 years from $54,166 to $58,392.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $60,728 with $2,336 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 $59,303, which is $911 more than this year.
| Tuition & Fees | Change % | |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $54,166 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $27,858 | ▼-48.57% |
| 2020-2021 | $55,516 | ▲99.28% |
| 2021-2022 | $55,316 | ▼-0.36% |
| 2022-2023 | $56,146 | ▲1.50% |
| 2023-2024 | $58,392 | ▲4.00% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at Southwestern Law School is $89,856. 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 $62,085. For detailed costs breakdown, see Southwestern Law School's bursar/financial aid page.
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $89,856 |
| Tuition & Fees | $58,392 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $25,974 |
| Books | $1,800 |
| Other Expenses | $3,690 |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $62,085 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $27,771 |
LL.M. Tuition
Southwestern Law School has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $46,704.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $46,704 |
| Room & Board | - |
| Books | - |
| Other Expenses | - |
Data Source: Southwestern Law School Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center, https://www.swlaw.edu/admissions-financial-aid/tuition-fees
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 71.87% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $27,771 at Southwestern Law School.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Southwestern Law School is lower than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in California, the received percentage is similar to the average of 79%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Law School | 71.87% | $27,771 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
| California Law Schools | 78.73% | $31,683 |
| Public | 90.23% | $23,930 |
| Private | 74.30% | $34,665 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 922 enrolled students, 657 students 71.26% received grants and/or scholarships. 4.57% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 41.55% received more than half amount of tuition.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $39,828 and the 25th percentile amount is $16,374. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $25,525 and the 25th percentile amount is $2,500.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | |||||
| Enrollment | 518 | 611 | 670 | 742 | 718 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 286 | 378 | 509 | 513 | 516 |
| Percent Received | 55.21% | 61.87% | 75.97% | 69.14% | 71.87% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $15,000 | $15,000 | $13,333 | $16,666 | $16,374 |
| 50th Percentile | $25,340 | $26,667 | $25,910 | $26,667 | $27,771 |
| 75th Percentile | $33,334 | $34,295 | $35,680 | $34,280 | $39,828 |
| Part-time | |||||
| Enrollment | 200 | 194 | 209 | 208 | 204 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 100 | 103 | 135 | 153 | 141 |
| Percent Received | 50.00% | 53.09% | 64.59% | 73.56% | 69.12% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $4,625 | $4,250 | $9,950 | $1,000 | $2,500 |
| 50th Percentile | $13,895 | $15,000 | $15,000 | $13,272 | $14,186 |
| 75th Percentile | $21,993 | $25,000 | $22,925 | $21,000 | $25,525 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of full-time students who received financial aid, 52.71% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 43.41% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 3.88% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 192.91% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 34.75% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | |||||
| Number Received | 286 | 378 | 509 | 513 | 516 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 63.64% | 59.52% | 60.31% | 58.67% | 52.71% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 32.52% | 36.51% | 36.54% | 37.82% | 43.41% |
| Full Tuition | 2.80% | 3.17% | 1.96% | 1.56% | 2.71% |
| More than Full Tuition | 1.05% | 0.79% | 1.18% | 1.95% | 1.16% |
| Part-time | |||||
| Number Received | 100 | 103 | 135 | 153 | 141 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 60.00% | 50.49% | 57.78% | 60.13% | 58.16% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 35.00% | 43.69% | 37.04% | 35.29% | 34.75% |
| Full Tuition | 2.00% | 2.91% | 2.22% | 1.31% | 2.13% |
| More than Full Tuition | 3.00% | 2.91% | 2.96% | 3.27% | 4.96% |
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