Sturm College of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at Sturm College of Law is $62,585 according to the Sturm College of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Sturm College of Law' tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $56,676.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $59,340 at University of Denver. The average graduate tuition & fees is $58,347. The law school tuition is 5.47% higher than undergraduate tuition and 7.26% higher than graduate tuition at University of Denver.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Sturm College 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 Sturm College of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $60K and $65K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Sturm College of Law | $62,585 | |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
* 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 Sturm College of Law has increased by 13.43% compared to last year. It has increased by 22.86% over the past 7 years from $50,942 to $62,585.
The 2026 estimated tuition & fees is $70,990 with $8,405 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 $65,446, which is $2,861 more than this year.
| Tuition & Fees | Change % | |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $50,942 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $52,922 | ▲3.89% |
| 2020-2021 | $54,212 | ▲2.44% |
| 2021-2022 | $55,292 | ▲1.99% |
| 2022-2023 | $56,942 | ▲2.98% |
| 2023-2024 | $55,175 | ▼-3.10% |
| 2024-2025 | $62,585 | ▲13.43% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2025 cost of attendance at Sturm College of Law is $85,865. 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 $56,865. For detailed costs breakdown, see Sturm College of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $85,865 |
| Tuition & Fees | $62,585 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $20,534 |
| Books | $1,000 |
| Other Expenses | $1,746 |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $56,865 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $29,000 |
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 81.02% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $29,000 at Sturm College of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Sturm College of Law is similar to the average percentage of 81.23%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Sturm College of Law | 81.02% | $29,000 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 844 enrolled students, 659 students 78.08% received grants and/or scholarships. 3.34% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 50.23% received more than half amount of tuition.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $38,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $21,000. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $29,120 and the 25th percentile amount is $15,750.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | |||||
| Enrollment | 654 | 665 | 680 | 678 | 685 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 398 | 462 | 574 | 556 | 555 |
| Percent Received | 60.86% | 69.47% | 84.41% | 82.01% | 81.02% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $17,000 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $21,500 | $21,000 |
| 50th Percentile | $25,000 | $26,000 | $26,874 | $33,100 | $29,000 |
| 75th Percentile | $34,000 | $35,000 | $36,000 | $51,296 | $38,000 |
| Part-time | |||||
| Enrollment | 102 | 114 | 126 | 141 | 159 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 48 | 58 | 60 | 98 | 104 |
| Percent Received | 47.06% | 50.88% | 47.62% | 69.50% | 65.41% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $12,375 | $16,387 | $13,000 | $14,250 | $15,750 |
| 50th Percentile | $19,061 | $24,750 | $20,250 | $21,000 | $21,750 |
| 75th Percentile | $25,500 | $27,517 | $27,000 | $27,750 | $29,120 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of full-time students who received financial aid, 48.11% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 48.29% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 3.60% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 256.73% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 60.58% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | |||||
| Number Received | 398 | 462 | 574 | 556 | 555 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 55.03% | 56.71% | 50.35% | 45.14% | 48.11% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 33.92% | 26.62% | 34.32% | 33.27% | 48.29% |
| Full Tuition | 11.06% | 16.67% | 15.33% | 21.58% | 0.00% |
| More than Full Tuition | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.60% |
| Part-time | |||||
| Number Received | 48 | 58 | 60 | 98 | 104 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 35.42% | 51.72% | 45.00% | 43.88% | 37.50% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 47.92% | 32.76% | 36.67% | 40.82% | 60.58% |
| Full Tuition | 16.67% | 15.52% | 18.33% | 15.31% | 0.00% |
| More than Full Tuition | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.92% |
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