University of Washington School of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at University of Washington School of Law is $44,844 for Washington residents and $56,691 for out-of-state students. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of Washington School of Law' tuition is higher than the average tuition of $45,874.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,643 for state residents and $41,997 for out-out-state students at University of Washington-Seattle Campus. The average graduate tuition & fees is $18,633 for state residents and $32,511 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 34.99% higher than undergraduate tuition and 74.37% higher than graduate tuition at University of Washington-Seattle Campus.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares University of Washington 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 Washington School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $55K and $60K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Washington School of Law | $44,844 | $56,691 |
| All Law Schools | $32,329 | $53,320 |
| Public | $32,329 | $45,874 |
| Private | $58,690 | |
* 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 Washington School of Law has increased by 7.92% compared to last year. It has increased by 14.47% over the past 5 years from $48,588 to $56,691.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $61,183 with $4,492 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 $58,331, which is $1,640 more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Fees | Tuition | Fees | ||
| 2020-2021 | $50,336 | $1,116 | $65,540 | $1,116 | ▼- |
| 2021-2022 | $38,886 | $1,149 | $50,385 | $1,149 | ▼-22.69% |
| 2022-2023 | $40,635 | $1,053 | $52,401 | $1,053 | ▲3.73% |
| 2023-2024 | $42,465 | $1,119 | $54,498 | $1,119 | ▲4.05% |
| 2024-2025 | $43,740 | $1,104 | $55,587 | $1,104 | ▲1.93% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2025 cost of attendance at University of Washington School of Law is $73,926 for Washington residents and $85,773 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 $58,524.
| Washington Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $73,926 | $85,773 |
| Tuition | $43,740 | $55,587 |
| Fees | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| On-Campus Living Costs | $29,082 | |
| Off-Campus Living Costs | $29,082 | |
| At-Home Living Costs | $12,369 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $46,677 | $58,524 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $27,249 | |
LL.M. Tuition
University of Washington School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $30,012 for Washingtonresidents and $47,460 for out-of-state students.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | |
| Washington Residents | $30,012 |
| Out-of-State | $47,460 |
| Room & Board | $21,318 |
| Books | $2,319 |
| Other Expenses | $2,338 |
| Cost of Attendance | |
| Washington Residents | $55,987 |
| Out-of-State | $73,435 |
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