Thurgood Marshall School of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at Thurgood Marshall School of Law is $21,657 for Texas residents and $29,497 for out-of-state students according to the Thurgood Marshall School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., Thurgood Marshall School of Law' tuition is much lower than the average tuition of $43,678. Compared to public law schools in Texas, its tuition is much lower than the average tuition of $42,264.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,637 for state residents and $20,397 for out-out-state students at Texas Southern University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,328 for state residents and $15,728 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 44.61% higher than undergraduate tuition and 87.54% higher than graduate tuition at Texas Southern University.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Thurgood Marshall 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.
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| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Thurgood Marshall School of Law | $21,657 | $29,497 |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
| Texas Law Schools | $28,720 | $46,770 |
| Public | $28,720 | $42,264 |
| Private | $53,529 | |
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at Thurgood Marshall School of Law has increased by 4.37% compared to last year. It has increased by 6.80% over the past 6 years from $27,618 to $29,497.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $30,787 with $1,290 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 $29,898, which is $401 more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $20,418 | $27,618 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $20,418 | $27,828 | ▲0.76% |
| 2020-2021 | $14,973 | $21,543 | ▼-22.59% |
| 2021-2022 | $20,418 | $27,408 | ▲27.22% |
| 2022-2023 | $21,038 | $28,261 | ▲3.11% |
| 2023-2024 | $21,657 | $29,497 | ▲4.37% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at Thurgood Marshall School of Law is $45,691 for Texas residents and $53,531 for out-of-state students. 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 $49,324. For detailed costs breakdown, see Thurgood Marshall School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
| Texas Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $45,691 | $53,531 |
| Tuition & Fees | $21,657 | $29,497 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $17,826 | |
| Books | $3,086 | |
| Other Expenses | $3,122 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $41,484 | $49,324 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $4,207 | |
LL.M. Tuition
Thurgood Marshall School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $13,066 for Texasresidents and $18,586 for out-of-state students.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | |
| Texas Residents | $13,066 |
| Out-of-State | $18,586 |
| Room & Board | $17,826 |
| Books | $3,086 |
| Other Expenses | $3,122 |
| Cost of Attendance | |
| Texas Residents | $37,100 |
| Out-of-State | $42,620 |
Data Source: Thurgood Marshall School of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center, https://www.tsu.edu/about/administration/finance/departments/student-accounting/tuition-and-fees
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 64.42% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $4,207 at Thurgood Marshall School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Thurgood Marshall School of Law is much lower than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Texas, the received percentage is slightly lower than the average of 80%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Thurgood Marshall School of Law | 64.42% | $4,207 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
| Texas Law Schools | 80.26% | $15,271 |
| Public | 78.20% | $12,285 |
| Private | 83.34% | $19,750 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 548 enrolled students, 353 students 64.42% received grants and/or scholarships. 13.60% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 34.56% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $6,311 and the 25th percentile amount is $1,750.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 592 | 577 | 538 | 544 | 548 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 367 | 327 | 375 | 394 | 353 |
| Percent Received | 61.99% | 56.67% | 69.70% | 72.43% | 64.42% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $6,050 | $1,311 | $1,000 | $750 | $1,750 |
| 50th Percentile | $13,000 | $2,000 | $1,500 | $750 | $4,207 |
| 75th Percentile | $21,039 | $3,500 | $4,207 | $4,207 | $6,311 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 51.84% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 34.56% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 13.60% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 48 out of total 568 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 367 | 327 | 375 | 394 | 353 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 85.56% | 83.49% | 78.40% | 74.37% | 51.84% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 2.72% | 2.14% | 13.60% | 12.69% | 34.56% |
| Full Tuition | 8.99% | 12.54% | 8.00% | 12.94% | 13.60% |
| More than Full Tuition | 2.72% | 1.83% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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