Stanford Law School Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at Stanford Law School is $73,713 according to the Stanford Law School Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Stanford Law School' tuition is much higher than the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in California, its tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $62,718.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $62,484 at Stanford University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $59,499. The law school tuition is 17.97% higher than undergraduate tuition and 23.89% higher than graduate tuition at Stanford University.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Stanford 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 Stanford Law School with law schools that have similar tuition over $70K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford Law School | $73,713 | |
| 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 Stanford Law School has increased by 6.84% compared to last year. It has increased by 21.39% over the past 6 years from $60,723 to $73,713.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $78,751 with $5,038 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 $76,867, which is $3,154 more than this year.
| Tuition & Fees | Change % | |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $60,723 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $62,847 | ▲3.50% |
| 2020-2021 | $65,046 | ▲3.50% |
| 2021-2022 | $65,046 | ▲0.00% |
| 2022-2023 | $68,997 | ▲6.07% |
| 2023-2024 | $73,713 | ▲6.84% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at Stanford Law School is $105,554. 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 $71,355. For detailed costs breakdown, see Stanford Law School's bursar/financial aid page.
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $105,554 |
| Tuition & Fees | $73,713 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $21,881 |
| Books | $1,530 |
| Other Expenses | $8,430 |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $71,355 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $34,199 |
Data Source: Stanford Law School Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 58.61% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $34,199 at Stanford Law School.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Stanford Law School is much lower than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in California, the received percentage is lower than the average of 79%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford Law School | 58.61% | $34,199 |
| 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 575 enrolled students, 337 students 58.61% received grants and/or scholarships. 15.73% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 35.91% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $53,288 and the 25th percentile amount is $15,306.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 565 | 567 | 565 | 577 | 575 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 316 | 322 | 424 | 374 | 337 |
| Percent Received | 55.93% | 56.79% | 75.04% | 64.82% | 58.61% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $20,440 | $20,731 | $6,895 | $13,345 | $15,306 |
| 50th Percentile | $32,072 | $33,599 | $35,457 | $35,165 | $34,199 |
| 75th Percentile | $44,756 | $46,036 | $50,996 | $49,803 | $53,288 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 48.37% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 35.91% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 15.73% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 53 out of total 682 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 316 | 322 | 424 | 374 | 337 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 43.35% | 45.96% | 45.05% | 46.26% | 48.37% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 52.22% | 46.27% | 44.81% | 39.30% | 35.91% |
| Full Tuition | 0.32% | 0.00% | 0.24% | 0.00% | 0.30% |
| More than Full Tuition | 4.11% | 7.76% | 9.91% | 14.44% | 15.43% |
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