University of Virginia School of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at University of Virginia School of Law is $74,700 for Virginia residents and $77,700 for out-of-state students according to the University of Virginia School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of Virginia School of Law' tuition is much higher than the average tuition of $43,678. Compared to public law schools in Virginia, its tuition is higher than the average tuition of $62,942.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $22,323 for state residents and $59,633 for out-out-state students at University of Virginia-Main Campus. The average graduate tuition & fees is $22,612 for state residents and $36,198 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 30.30% higher than undergraduate tuition and 114.65% higher than graduate tuition at University of Virginia-Main Campus.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares University of Virginia 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 University of Virginia School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition over $70K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia School of Law | $74,700 | $77,700 |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
| Virginia Law Schools | $48,785 | $55,383 |
| Public | $48,785 | $62,942 |
| Private | $49,714 | |
* 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 Virginia School of Law has increased by 4.72% compared to last year. It has increased by 21.98% over the past 7 years from $63,700 to $77,700.
The 2026 estimated tuition & fees is $81,365 with $3,665 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 $81,115, which is $3,415 more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $60,700 | $63,700 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $63,200 | $66,200 | ▲3.92% |
| 2020-2021 | $65,500 | $68,500 | ▲3.47% |
| 2021-2022 | $66,500 | $69,500 | ▲1.46% |
| 2022-2023 | $68,500 | $71,500 | ▲2.88% |
| 2023-2024 | $71,200 | $74,200 | ▲3.78% |
| 2024-2025 | $74,700 | $77,700 | ▲4.72% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2025 cost of attendance at University of Virginia School of Law is $102,870 for Virginia residents and $105,870 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 $75,870. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of Virginia School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
| Virginia Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $102,870 | $105,870 |
| Tuition & Fees | $74,700 | $77,700 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $21,720 | |
| Books | $1,800 | |
| Other Expenses | $4,650 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $72,870 | $75,870 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $30,000 | |
LL.M. Tuition
University of Virginia School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $71,200 for Virginiaresidents and $74,200 for out-of-state students.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | |
| Virginia Residents | $71,200 |
| Out-of-State | $74,200 |
| Room & Board | $20,870 |
| Books | $1,800 |
| Other Expenses | $4,500 |
| Cost of Attendance | |
| Virginia Residents | $98,370 |
| Out-of-State | $101,370 |
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 66.26% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $30,000 at University of Virginia School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of Virginia School of Law is lower than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Virginia, the received percentage is lower than the average of 88%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia School of Law | 66.26% | $30,000 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
| Virginia Law Schools | 88.40% | $27,303 |
| Public | 80.80% | $26,807 |
| Private | 94.11% | $27,675 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 898 enrolled students, 595 students 66.26% received grants and/or scholarships. 8.74% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 26.39% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $45,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $15,000.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 923 | 964 | 942 | 922 | 898 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 446 | 552 | 582 | 627 | 595 |
| Percent Received | 48.32% | 57.26% | 61.78% | 68.00% | 66.26% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $20,000 | $18,000 | $15,250 | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| 50th Percentile | $31,850 | $28,250 | $25,000 | $22,500 | $30,000 |
| 75th Percentile | $60,700 | $50,000 | $45,000 | $40,000 | $45,000 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 64.87% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 26.39% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 8.74% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 52 out of total 960 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 446 | 552 | 582 | 627 | 595 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 49.33% | 56.52% | 61.68% | 66.83% | 64.87% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 21.97% | 21.92% | 21.31% | 24.40% | 26.39% |
| Full Tuition | 28.03% | 20.29% | 16.32% | 7.66% | 7.90% |
| More than Full Tuition | 0.67% | 1.27% | 0.69% | 1.12% | 0.84% |
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