University at Buffalo Law School Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at University at Buffalo Law School is $29,390 for New York residents and $34,690 for out-of-state students. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University at Buffalo Law School' tuition is lower than the average tuition of $45,874. Compared to public law schools in New York, its tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $30,447.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,782 for state residents and $30,572 for out-out-state students at University at Buffalo. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,388 for state residents and $27,338 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 13.47% higher than undergraduate tuition and 26.89% higher than graduate tuition at University at Buffalo.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares University at Buffalo 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 University at Buffalo Law School with law schools that have similar tuition between $30K and $35K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| University at Buffalo Law School | $29,390 | $34,690 |
| All Law Schools | $32,329 | $53,320 |
| Public | $32,329 | $45,874 |
| Private | $58,690 | |
| New York Law Schools | $22,702 | $65,101 |
| Public | $22,702 | $30,447 |
| Private | $70,052 | |
* 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 University at Buffalo Law School is same as last year. It has increased by 3.65% over the past 5 years from $32,370 to $34,690.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $34,690 without 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 $34,943, which is $253 more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Fees | Tuition | Fees | ||
| 2020-2021 | $25,410 | $2,870 | $29,500 | $2,870 | ▼- |
| 2021-2022 | $25,410 | $3,078 | $30,250 | $3,078 | ▲2.96% |
| 2022-2023 | $28,488 | $1,539 | $33,328 | $1,539 | ▲4.62% |
| 2023-2024 | $26,170 | $3,078 | $31,160 | $3,078 | ▼-1.80% |
| 2024-2025 | $26,170 | $3,220 | $31,470 | $3,220 | ▲1.32% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2025 cost of attendance at University at Buffalo Law School is $50,516 for New York residents and $55,816 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 $43,816.
| New York Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $50,516 | $55,816 |
| Tuition | $26,170 | $31,470 |
| Fees | $3,220 | $3,220 |
| On-Campus Living Costs | $21,126 | |
| Off-Campus Living Costs | $21,126 | |
| At-Home Living Costs | $8,922 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $38,516 | $43,816 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $12,000 | |
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