St. John's University School of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees at St. John's University School of Law is $72,630 according to the St. John's University School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., St. John's University School of Law' tuition is higher than the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in New York, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $67,464.

Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $49,911 at St. John's University-New York. The average graduate tuition & fees is $34,246. The law school tuition is 45.52% higher than undergraduate tuition and 112.08% higher than graduate tuition at St. John's University-New York.

Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

The following table & chart compares St. John's 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 St. John's University School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition over $70K
2025 St. John's University School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-StateOut-of-State
St. John's University School of Law$72,630
All Law Schools$30,489$51,002
Public$30,489$43,678
Private$56,676
New York Law Schools$23,781$62,943
Public$23,781$31,296
Private$67,464
* 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 St. John's University School of Law has increased by 1.35% compared to last year. It has increased by 22.11% over the past 7 years from $59,480 to $72,630.
The 2026 estimated tuition & fees is $73,609 with $979 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 $75,841, which is $3,211 more than this year.

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses

The 2025 cost of attendance at St. John's University School of Law is $102,374. 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 $34,574. For detailed costs breakdown, see St. John's University School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
St. John's University School of Law Cost of Attendance
Costs
Cost of Attendance$102,374
Tuition & Fees$72,630
Room & Board, Transportation$25,106
Books$2,710
Other Expenses$1,928
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$34,574
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$67,800

LL.M. Tuition

St. John's University School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $68,280.
St. John's University School of Law LL.M. Tuition
Cost
Tuition & Fees$68,280
Room & Board$21,076
Books-
Other Expenses-
Cost of Attendance$89,356

Financial Aid Statistics

Grants and Scholarships Received

In 2023, 76.53% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $67,800 at St. John's University School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at St. John's University School of Law is slightly lower than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in New York, the received percentage is similar to the average of 84%.
St. John's University School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
St. John's University School of Law76.53%$67,800
All Law Schools81.23%$22,897
Public79.84%$16,599
Private82.32%$27,821
New York Law Schools84.12%$29,590
Public82.87%$5,473
Private84.30%$33,036

Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile

For 762 enrolled students, 580 students 76.12% received grants and/or scholarships.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $67,800 and the 25th percentile amount is $33,675. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $50,850 and the 25th percentile amount is $24,000.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
20192020202120222023
Full-time
Enrollment687717714748737
Grants/Scholarships Received506486514560564
Percent Received73.65%67.78%71.99%74.87%76.53%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$29,540$30,575$31,645$35,000$33,675
50th Percentile$50,000$58,075$63,290$65,500$67,800
75th Percentile$59,080$61,150$63,290$65,500$67,800
Part-time
Enrollment5645291925
Grants/Scholarships Received2924211516
Percent Received51.79%53.33%72.41%78.95%64.00%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$22,160$20,875$17,500$15,000$24,000
50th Percentile$35,000$38,223$32,000$26,250$35,000
75th Percentile$44,320$45,870$47,480$45,020$50,850

How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

Of full-time students who received financial aid, 29.79% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 70.21% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 1,050.00% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 68.75% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
20192020202120222023
Full-time
Number Received506486514560564
Half or Less than Tuition22.33%21.81%21.98%17.86%29.79%
Half to Full Tuition35.97%28.19%23.74%26.43%70.21%
Full Tuition40.12%48.97%53.70%55.18%0.00%
More than Full Tuition1.58%1.03%0.58%0.54%0.00%
Part-time
Number Received2924211516
Half or Less than Tuition24.14%29.17%38.10%33.33%31.25%
Half to Full Tuition34.48%25.00%23.81%46.67%68.75%
Full Tuition37.93%41.67%33.33%20.00%0.00%
More than Full Tuition3.45%4.17%4.76%0.00%0.00%