Tulane University School of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at Tulane University School of Law is $71,172 according to the Tulane University School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Tulane University School of Law' tuition is higher than the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in Louisiana, its tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $62,940.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $65,538 at Tulane University of Louisiana. The average graduate tuition & fees is $66,046. The law school tuition is 8.60% higher than undergraduate tuition and 7.76% higher than graduate tuition at Tulane University of Louisiana.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Tulane 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 Tulane University School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition over $70K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tulane University School of Law | $71,172 | |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
| Louisiana Law Schools | $22,166 | $45,084 |
| Public | $22,166 | $33,180 |
| Private | $62,940 | |
* 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 Tulane University School of Law has increased by 5.00% compared to last year. It has increased by 25.81% over the past 7 years from $56,572 to $71,172.
The 2026 estimated tuition & fees is $74,734 with $3,562 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 $74,846, which is $3,674 more than this year.
| Tuition & Fees | Change % | |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $56,572 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $58,610 | ▲3.60% |
| 2020-2021 | $60,720 | ▲3.60% |
| 2021-2022 | $62,738 | ▲3.32% |
| 2022-2023 | $64,868 | ▲3.40% |
| 2023-2024 | $67,780 | ▲4.49% |
| 2024-2025 | $71,172 | ▲5.00% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2025 cost of attendance at Tulane University School of Law is $95,798. 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 $60,798. For detailed costs breakdown, see Tulane University School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $95,798 |
| Tuition & Fees | $71,172 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $21,030 |
| Books | $1,500 |
| Other Expenses | $2,096 |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $60,798 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $35,000 |
LL.M. Tuition
Tulane University School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $67,780.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $67,780 |
| Room & Board | $20,280 |
| Books | $1,500 |
| Other Expenses | $2,022 |
| Cost of Attendance | $91,582 |
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 85.32% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $35,000 at Tulane University School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Tulane University School of Law is slightly higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Louisiana, the received percentage is slightly higher than the average of 73%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tulane University School of Law | 85.32% | $35,000 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
| Louisiana Law Schools | 72.51% | $20,900 |
| Public | 69.62% | $14,167 |
| Private | 76.84% | $31,000 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 654 enrolled students, 558 students 85.32% received grants and/or scholarships.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $42,500 and the 25th percentile amount is $27,500.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 602 | 617 | 604 | 619 | 654 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 497 | 513 | 539 | 536 | 558 |
| Percent Received | 82.56% | 83.14% | 89.24% | 86.59% | 85.32% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $20,000 | $20,000 | $21,286 | $25,000 | $27,500 |
| 50th Percentile | $30,000 | $30,000 | $32,500 | $35,000 | $35,000 |
| 75th Percentile | $35,000 | $37,500 | $37,500 | $40,000 | $42,500 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 38.71% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 61.29% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 497 | 513 | 539 | 536 | 558 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 42.66% | 40.94% | 48.05% | 44.96% | 38.71% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 57.34% | 58.48% | 49.91% | 54.85% | 61.29% |
| Full Tuition | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| More than Full Tuition | 0.00% | 0.58% | 0.19% | 0.19% | 0.00% |
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