Vanderbilt University Law School Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at Vanderbilt University Law School is $75,440 according to the Vanderbilt University Law School Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Vanderbilt University Law School' tuition is much higher than the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in Tennessee, its tuition is much higher than the average tuition of $57,703.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $63,946 at Vanderbilt University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $56,128. The law school tuition is 17.97% higher than undergraduate tuition and 34.41% higher than graduate tuition at Vanderbilt University.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Vanderbilt University 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 Vanderbilt University Law School with law schools that have similar tuition over $70K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Law School | $75,440 | |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
| Tennessee Law Schools | $20,194 | $47,505 |
| Public | $20,194 | $32,207 |
| Private | $57,703 | |
* 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 Vanderbilt University Law School has increased by 4.51% compared to last year. It has increased by 31.30% over the past 7 years from $57,458 to $75,440.
The 2026 estimated tuition & fees is $78,843 with $3,403 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 $80,162, which is $4,722 more than this year.
| Tuition & Fees | Change % | |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $57,458 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $60,050 | ▲4.51% |
| 2020-2021 | $62,930 | ▲4.80% |
| 2021-2022 | $64,984 | ▲3.26% |
| 2022-2023 | $67,396 | ▲3.71% |
| 2023-2024 | $72,184 | ▲7.10% |
| 2024-2025 | $75,440 | ▲4.51% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2025 cost of attendance at Vanderbilt University Law School is $107,912. 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 $74,912. For detailed costs breakdown, see Vanderbilt University Law School's bursar/financial aid page.
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $107,912 |
| Tuition & Fees | $75,440 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $24,686 |
| Books | $1,700 |
| Other Expenses | $6,086 |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $74,912 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $33,000 |
LL.M. Tuition
Vanderbilt University Law School has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $72,184.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $72,184 |
| Room & Board | $23,650 |
| Books | $500 |
| Other Expenses | $5,710 |
| Cost of Attendance | $102,044 |
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 84.56% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $33,000 at Vanderbilt University Law School.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Vanderbilt University Law School is similar to the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Tennessee, the received percentage is slightly higher than the average of 76%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Law School | 84.56% | $33,000 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
| Tennessee Law Schools | 76.25% | $20,872 |
| Public | 70.36% | $7,496 |
| Private | 80.18% | $29,790 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 531 enrolled students, 449 students 84.56% received grants and/or scholarships. 2.23% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 40.31% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $40,987 and the 25th percentile amount is $21,167.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 577 | 557 | 562 | 544 | 531 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 510 | 479 | 475 | 460 | 449 |
| Percent Received | 88.39% | 86.00% | 84.52% | 84.56% | 84.56% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $23,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $21,167 |
| 50th Percentile | $27,000 | $27,000 | $30,000 | $32,000 | $33,000 |
| 75th Percentile | $33,000 | $33,200 | $35,000 | $39,375 | $40,987 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 57.46% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 40.31% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 2.23% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 10 out of total 555 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 510 | 479 | 475 | 460 | 449 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 52.75% | 67.85% | 53.05% | 56.74% | 57.46% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 44.31% | 29.23% | 43.79% | 41.09% | 40.31% |
| Full Tuition | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| More than Full Tuition | 2.94% | 2.92% | 3.16% | 2.17% | 2.23% |
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