University at Buffalo Law School Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at University at Buffalo Law School is $28,710 for New York residents and $33,550 for out-of-state students according to the University at Buffalo Law School Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University at Buffalo Law School' tuition is lower than the average tuition of $43,678. Compared to public law schools in New York, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $31,296.
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 9.74% higher than undergraduate tuition and 22.72% 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 | $28,710 | $33,550 |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
| New York Law Schools | $23,781 | $62,943 |
| Public | $23,781 | $31,296 |
| Private | $67,464 | |
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 4.31% over the past 6 years from $32,165 to $33,550.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $33,550 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 $33,839, which is $289 more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $28,075 | $32,165 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $28,280 | $32,370 | ▲0.64% |
| 2020-2021 | $28,338 | $32,428 | ▲0.18% |
| 2021-2022 | $28,488 | $33,328 | ▲2.78% |
| 2022-2023 | $28,710 | $33,550 | ▲0.67% |
| 2023-2024 | $28,710 | $33,550 | ▲0.00% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at University at Buffalo Law School is $51,472 for New York residents and $56,312 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 $46,312. For detailed costs breakdown, see University at Buffalo Law School's bursar/financial aid page.
| New York Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $51,472 | $56,312 |
| Tuition & Fees | $28,710 | $33,550 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $22,762 | |
| Books | - | |
| Other Expenses | - | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $41,472 | $46,312 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $10,000 | |
Data Source: University at Buffalo Law School Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 79.44% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $10,000 at University at Buffalo Law School.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University at Buffalo Law School is similar to the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in New York, the received percentage is similar to the average of 84%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| University at Buffalo Law School | 79.44% | $10,000 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
| New York Law Schools | 84.12% | $29,590 |
| Public | 82.87% | $5,473 |
| Private | 84.30% | $33,036 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 462 enrolled students, 367 students 79.44% received grants and/or scholarships. 3.81% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 29.16% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $16,750 and the 25th percentile amount is $5,000.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 446 | 432 | 444 | 465 | 462 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 345 | 378 | 410 | 424 | 367 |
| Percent Received | 77.35% | 87.50% | 92.34% | 91.18% | 79.44% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $5,000 | $4,500 | $5,550 | $5,897 | $5,000 |
| 50th Percentile | $8,500 | $8,800 | $9,550 | $10,092 | $10,000 |
| 75th Percentile | $12,500 | $14,300 | $16,000 | $16,660 | $16,750 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 67.03% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 29.16% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 3.81% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 14 out of total 823 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 345 | 391 | 416 | 424 | 367 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 75.94% | 74.68% | 68.99% | 66.98% | 67.03% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 22.90% | 23.79% | 29.81% | 31.37% | 29.16% |
| Full Tuition | 0.87% | 0.00% | 0.24% | 0.00% | 1.91% |
| More than Full Tuition | 0.29% | 1.59% | 0.98% | 1.65% | 1.91% |
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