Villanova University School of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at Villanova University School of Law is $58,615 according to the Villanova University School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Villanova University School of Law' tuition is similar to the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in Pennsylvania, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $60,921.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $64,701 at Villanova University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $21,361. The law school tuition is 9.41% lower than undergraduate tuition and 174.40% higher than graduate tuition at Villanova University.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Villanova University 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 Villanova University School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $55K and $60K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Villanova University School of Law | $58,615 | |
| 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 | |
* 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 Villanova University School of Law has increased by 4.27% compared to last year. It has increased by 30.10% over the past 7 years from $45,053 to $58,615.
The 2026 estimated tuition & fees is $61,117 with $2,502 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 $62,144, which is $3,529 more than this year.
| Tuition & Fees | Change % | |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $45,053 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $46,548 | ▲3.32% |
| 2020-2021 | $48,001 | ▲3.12% |
| 2021-2022 | $49,335 | ▲2.78% |
| 2022-2023 | $53,535 | ▲8.51% |
| 2023-2024 | $56,215 | ▲5.01% |
| 2024-2025 | $58,615 | ▲4.27% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2025 cost of attendance at Villanova University School of Law is $82,272. 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 $47,272. For detailed costs breakdown, see Villanova University School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $82,272 |
| Tuition & Fees | $58,615 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $20,234 |
| Books | $1,523 |
| Other Expenses | $1,900 |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $47,272 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $35,000 |
LL.M. Tuition
Villanova University School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $38,400.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $38,400 |
| Room & Board | $20,234 |
| Books | $1,523 |
| Other Expenses | $1,900 |
| Cost of Attendance | $62,057 |
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 88.97% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $35,000 at Villanova University School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Villanova University School of Law is slightly higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Pennsylvania, the received percentage is similar to the average of 87%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Villanova University School of Law | 88.97% | $35,000 |
| 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 562 enrolled students, 500 students 88.97% received grants and/or scholarships. 0.60% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 71.60% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $44,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $24,000.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 565 | 527 | 536 | 580 | 562 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 428 | 402 | 434 | 497 | 500 |
| Percent Received | 75.75% | 76.28% | 80.97% | 85.69% | 88.97% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $23,000 | $20,000 | $20,000 | $20,000 | $24,000 |
| 50th Percentile | $40,000 | $36,000 | $35,000 | $35,000 | $35,000 |
| 75th Percentile | $44,640 | $44,640 | $44,000 | $44,000 | $44,000 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 27.80% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 71.60% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 0.60% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 3 out of total 777 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 428 | 402 | 434 | 497 | 500 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 21.96% | 28.86% | 27.88% | 28.77% | 27.80% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 32.71% | 37.56% | 48.85% | 52.31% | 71.60% |
| Full Tuition | 45.33% | 33.33% | 23.27% | 18.71% | 0.00% |
| More than Full Tuition | 0.00% | 0.25% | 0.00% | 0.20% | 0.60% |
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