St. Thomas University School of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at St. Thomas University School of Law is $46,200 according to the St. Thomas University School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., St. Thomas University School of Law' tuition is slightly lower than the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in Florida, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $48,705.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $34,770 at St. Thomas University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $16,040. The law school tuition is 32.87% higher than undergraduate tuition and 188.03% higher than graduate tuition at St. Thomas University.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares St. Thomas 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. Thomas University School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $45K and $50K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| St. Thomas University School of Law | $46,200 | |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
| Florida Law Schools | $19,530 | $44,437 |
| Public | $19,530 | $36,968 |
| Private | $48,705 | |
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at St. Thomas University School of Law has increased by 3.06% compared to last year. It has increased by 119.01% over the past 6 years from $21,095 to $46,200.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $47,612 with $1,412 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 $57,196, which is $10,996 more than this year.
| Tuition & Fees | Change % | |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $21,095 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $21,095 | ▲0.00% |
| 2020-2021 | $43,630 | ▲106.83% |
| 2021-2022 | $43,630 | ▲0.00% |
| 2022-2023 | $44,830 | ▲2.75% |
| 2023-2024 | $46,200 | ▲3.06% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at St. Thomas University School of Law is $76,124. 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 $54,124. For detailed costs breakdown, see St. Thomas University School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $76,124 |
| Tuition & Fees | $46,200 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $22,768 |
| Books | $1,800 |
| Other Expenses | $5,356 |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $54,124 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $22,000 |
LL.M. Tuition
St. Thomas University School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $30,918.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $30,918 |
| Room & Board | $22,768 |
| Books | $1,500 |
| Other Expenses | $5,356 |
| Cost of Attendance | $60,542 |
Data Source: St. Thomas University School of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center, https://www.stu.edu/law/admissions/financial-aid/cost-of-attendance/
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 66.89% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $22,000 at St. Thomas University School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at St. Thomas University School of Law is lower than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Florida, the received percentage is similar to the average of 70%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| St. Thomas University School of Law | 66.89% | $22,000 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
| Florida Law Schools | 70.06% | $20,198 |
| Public | 67.14% | $12,182 |
| Private | 72.01% | $25,542 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 731 enrolled students, 489 students 66.89% received grants and/or scholarships. 0.41% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 47.44% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $30,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $12,000.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 533 | 570 | 645 | 758 | 731 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 318 | 356 | 448 | 562 | 489 |
| Percent Received | 59.66% | 62.46% | 69.46% | 74.14% | 66.89% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $11,000 | $12,000 | $10,000 | $11,400 | $12,000 |
| 50th Percentile | $18,000 | $20,000 | $20,000 | $20,000 | $22,000 |
| 75th Percentile | $25,000 | $25,000 | $26,500 | $27,000 | $30,000 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 52.15% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 47.44% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 0.41% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 2 out of total 739 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 318 | 356 | 448 | 562 | 489 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 60.69% | 60.39% | 58.93% | 51.60% | 52.15% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 38.99% | 39.61% | 40.63% | 48.22% | 47.44% |
| Full Tuition | 0.31% | 0.00% | 0.45% | 0.18% | 0.41% |
| More than Full Tuition | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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