Wake Forest University School of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees at Wake Forest University School of Law is $54,192 according to the Wake Forest University School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Wake Forest University School of Law' tuition is similar to the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in North Carolina, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $60,032.

Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $64,758 at Wake Forest University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $39,350. The law school tuition is 16.32% lower than undergraduate tuition and 37.72% higher than graduate tuition at Wake Forest University.

Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

The following table & chart compares Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest University School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $50K and $55K
2024 Wake Forest University School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-StateOut-of-State
Wake Forest University School of Law$54,192
All Law Schools$30,489$51,002
Public$30,489$43,678
Private$56,676
North Carolina Law Schools$23,034$55,109
Public$23,034$45,264
Private$60,032

Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

The tuition & fees at Wake Forest University School of Law has increased by 4.16% compared to last year. It has increased by 18.36% over the past 6 years from $45,786 to $54,192.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $56,446 with $2,254 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 $56,182, which is $1,990 more than this year.

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses

The 2024 cost of attendance at Wake Forest University School of Law is $79,862. 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 $39,862. For detailed costs breakdown, see Wake Forest University School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
Wake Forest University School of Law Cost of Attendance
Costs
Cost of Attendance$79,862
Tuition & Fees$54,192
Room & Board, Transportation$21,570
Books$1,400
Other Expenses$2,700
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$39,862
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$40,000

Financial Aid Statistics

Grants and Scholarships Received

In 2023, 88.56% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $40,000 at Wake Forest University School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Wake Forest University School of Law is slightly higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in North Carolina, the received percentage is similar to the average of 89%.
Wake Forest University School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
Wake Forest University School of Law88.56%$40,000
All Law Schools81.23%$22,897
Public79.84%$16,599
Private82.32%$27,821
North Carolina Law Schools88.63%$21,949
Public75.66%$12,703
Private95.12%$26,572

Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile

For 402 enrolled students, 356 students 88.56% received grants and/or scholarships. 8.99% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 61.52% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $46,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $21,800.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
20192020202120222023
Total Enrollment496535465461402
Grants/Scholarships Received448505443430356
Percent Received90.32%94.39%95.27%93.28%88.56%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$21,000$20,000$22,250$20,000$21,800
50th Percentile$35,000$35,000$36,000$38,000$40,000
75th Percentile$40,000$40,000$42,000$44,000$46,000

How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

Of those who received financial aid, 29.49% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 61.52% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 8.99% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 32 out of total 682 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
20192020202120222023
Number Received448505443430356
Half or Less than Tuition27.68%30.69%27.54%34.19%29.49%
Half to Full Tuition71.21%57.43%65.01%58.60%61.52%
Full Tuition0.00%11.29%0.45%0.70%0.84%
More than Full Tuition1.12%0.59%7.00%6.51%8.15%