University of Pennsylvania Law School Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at University of Pennsylvania Law School is $76,934 according to the University of Pennsylvania Law School Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., University of Pennsylvania Law School' tuition is much higher than the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in Pennsylvania, its tuition is higher than the average tuition of $60,921.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $66,104 at University of Pennsylvania. The average graduate tuition & fees is $46,034. The law school tuition is 16.38% higher than undergraduate tuition and 67.12% higher than graduate tuition at University of Pennsylvania.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares University of Pennsylvania 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 of Pennsylvania Law School with law schools that have similar tuition over $70K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania Law School | $76,934 | |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
| Pennsylvania Law Schools | $46,777 | $57,625 |
| Public | $46,777 | $53,505 |
| Private | $60,921 | |
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at University of Pennsylvania Law School has increased by 5.38% compared to last year. It has increased by 15.88% over the past 6 years from $66,390 to $76,934.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $81,071 with $4,137 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 $79,378, which is $2,444 more than this year.
| Tuition & Fees | Change % | |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $66,390 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $68,606 | ▲3.34% |
| 2020-2021 | $68,760 | ▲0.22% |
| 2021-2022 | $70,690 | ▲2.81% |
| 2022-2023 | $73,008 | ▲3.28% |
| 2023-2024 | $76,934 | ▲5.38% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at University of Pennsylvania Law School is $101,722. 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 $61,722. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of Pennsylvania Law School's bursar/financial aid page.
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $101,722 |
| Tuition & Fees | $76,934 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $20,504 |
| Books | $2,500 |
| Other Expenses | $1,784 |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $61,722 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $40,000 |
Data Source: University of Pennsylvania Law School Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 53.59% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $40,000 at University of Pennsylvania Law School.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of Pennsylvania Law School is much lower than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Pennsylvania, the received percentage is much lower than the average of 87%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania Law School | 53.59% | $40,000 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
| Pennsylvania Law Schools | 87.38% | $36,127 |
| Public | 96.28% | $41,987 |
| Private | 80.26% | $31,438 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 808 enrolled students, 433 students 53.59% received grants and/or scholarships. 23.56% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 37.88% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $57,169 and the 25th percentile amount is $29,601.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 755 | 772 | 767 | 824 | 808 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 398 | 421 | 453 | 453 | 433 |
| Percent Received | 52.72% | 54.53% | 59.06% | 54.98% | 53.59% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $14,000 | $15,000 | $15,000 | $23,759 | $29,601 |
| 50th Percentile | $25,000 | $25,000 | $25,692 | $36,000 | $40,000 |
| 75th Percentile | $37,000 | $38,761 | $40,000 | $48,576 | $57,169 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 38.57% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 37.88% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 23.56% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 102 out of total 1,048 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 398 | 421 | 453 | 453 | 433 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 61.81% | 65.56% | 59.60% | 45.47% | 38.57% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 26.38% | 20.90% | 28.26% | 37.75% | 37.88% |
| Full Tuition | 10.80% | 12.11% | 11.04% | 15.67% | 23.33% |
| More than Full Tuition | 1.01% | 1.43% | 1.10% | 1.10% | 0.23% |
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