University of Pittsburgh Law School Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at University of Pittsburgh Law School is $40,451 for Pennsylvania residents and $52,677 for out-of-state students. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of Pittsburgh Law School' tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $45,874. Compared to public law schools in Pennsylvania, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $54,591.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $21,524 for state residents and $39,890 for out-out-state students at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. The average graduate tuition & fees is $27,064 for state residents and $45,034 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 32.06% higher than undergraduate tuition and 16.97% higher than graduate tuition at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares University of Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh Law School with law schools that have similar tuition between $50K and $55K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh Law School | $40,451 | $52,677 |
| All Law Schools | $32,329 | $53,320 |
| Public | $32,329 | $45,874 |
| Private | $58,690 | |
| Pennsylvania Law Schools | $47,476 | $58,807 |
| Public | $47,476 | $54,591 |
| Private | $62,180 | |
* 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 of Pittsburgh Law School has increased by 6.08% compared to last year. It has increased by 10.20% over the past 5 years from $45,946 to $52,677.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $55,877 with $3,200 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 $53,752, which is $1,075 more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Fees | Tuition | Fees | ||
| 2020-2021 | $34,962 | $445 | $44,996 | $445 | ▼- |
| 2021-2022 | $35,836 | $1,185 | $46,120 | $1,185 | ▲4.10% |
| 2022-2023 | $37,090 | $1,235 | $47,734 | $1,235 | ▲3.52% |
| 2023-2024 | $38,388 | $1,293 | $49,404 | $1,293 | ▲3.53% |
| 2024-2025 | $39,154 | $1,297 | $51,380 | $1,297 | ▲3.91% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2025 cost of attendance at University of Pittsburgh Law School is $59,217 for Pennsylvania residents and $71,443 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 $41,443.
| Pennsylvania Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $59,217 | $71,443 |
| Tuition | $39,154 | $51,380 |
| Fees | $1,297 | $1,297 |
| On-Campus Living Costs | $18,766 | |
| Off-Campus Living Costs | $18,766 | |
| At-Home Living Costs | $18,766 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $29,217 | $41,443 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $30,000 | |
LL.M. Tuition
University of Pittsburgh Law School has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $44,078.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $44,078 |
| Room & Board | $15,170 |
| Books | $566 |
| Other Expenses | $2,412 |
| Cost of Attendance | $62,226 |
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