Wayne State University Law School Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at Wayne State University Law School is $37,950 for Michigan residents and $41,388 for out-of-state students according to the Wayne State University Law School Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., Wayne State University Law School' tuition is similar to the average tuition of $43,678. Compared to public law schools in Michigan, its tuition is lower than the average tuition of $55,622.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $15,464 for state residents and $33,158 for out-out-state students at Wayne State University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $20,482 for state residents and $41,820 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 24.82% higher than undergraduate tuition and 1.03% lower than graduate tuition at Wayne State University.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Wayne State 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 Wayne State University Law School with law schools that have similar tuition between $40K and $45K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne State University Law School | $37,950 | $41,388 |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
| Michigan Law Schools | $47,577 | $51,457 |
| Public | $47,577 | $55,622 |
| Private | $47,293 | |
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at Wayne State University Law School has increased by 12.04% compared to last year. It has increased by 15.41% over the past 6 years from $35,861 to $41,388.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $46,369 with $4,981 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 $42,664, which is $1,276 more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $32,883 | $35,861 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $33,935 | $37,008 | ▲3.20% |
| 2020-2021 | $33,935 | $37,008 | ▲0.00% |
| 2021-2022 | $35,259 | $38,452 | ▲3.90% |
| 2022-2023 | $33,873 | $36,942 | ▼-3.93% |
| 2023-2024 | $37,950 | $41,388 | ▲12.04% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at Wayne State University Law School is $62,224 for Michigan residents and $65,662 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 $34,662. For detailed costs breakdown, see Wayne State University Law School's bursar/financial aid page.
| Michigan Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $62,224 | $65,662 |
| Tuition & Fees | $37,950 | $41,388 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $18,980 | |
| Books | $2,386 | |
| Other Expenses | $2,908 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $31,224 | $34,662 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $31,000 | |
LL.M. Tuition
Wayne State University Law School has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $30,645 for Michiganresidents and $33,413 for out-of-state students.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | |
| Michigan Residents | $30,645 |
| Out-of-State | $33,413 |
| Room & Board | $18,980 |
| Books | $2,386 |
| Other Expenses | $2,908 |
| Cost of Attendance | |
| Michigan Residents | $54,919 |
| Out-of-State | $57,687 |
Data Source: Wayne State University Law School Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center, https://law.wayne.edu/msl/scholarships-and-financing
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 80.00% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $31,000 at Wayne State University Law School.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Wayne State University Law School is similar to the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Michigan, the received percentage is similar to the average of 80%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne State University Law School | 80.00% | $31,000 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
| Michigan Law Schools | 80.09% | $26,192 |
| Public | 87.01% | $30,331 |
| Private | 73.17% | $22,054 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 386 enrolled students, 319 students 82.64% received grants and/or scholarships. 54.55% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 27.27% received more than half amount of tuition.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $36,845 and the 25th percentile amount is $20,000. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $29,892 and the 25th percentile amount is $2,000.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | |||||
| Enrollment | 401 | 389 | 348 | 344 | 365 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 334 | 303 | 277 | 273 | 292 |
| Percent Received | 83.29% | 77.89% | 79.60% | 79.36% | 80.00% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $15,000 | $15,000 | $17,000 | $20,000 | $20,000 |
| 50th Percentile | $21,000 | $20,000 | $23,530 | $26,714 | $31,000 |
| 75th Percentile | $31,254 | $32,825 | $30,073 | $35,259 | $36,845 |
| Part-time | |||||
| Enrollment | 33 | 30 | 45 | 38 | 21 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 26 | 21 | 28 | 29 | 27 |
| Percent Received | 78.79% | 70.00% | 62.22% | 76.32% | 128.57% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $5,061 | $7,500 | $8,000 | $8,000 | $2,000 |
| 50th Percentile | $9,375 | $13,125 | $15,000 | $15,700 | $16,800 |
| 75th Percentile | $16,750 | $20,259 | $18,393 | $19,916 | $29,892 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of full-time students who received financial aid, 17.81% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 27.74% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 54.79% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 192.59% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 22.22% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | |||||
| Number Received | 334 | 303 | 277 | 273 | 292 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 31.14% | 27.72% | 17.69% | 14.65% | 17.81% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 20.96% | 29.04% | 39.35% | 34.43% | 27.74% |
| Full Tuition | 39.22% | 37.95% | 39.35% | 43.22% | 46.23% |
| More than Full Tuition | 8.68% | 5.28% | 3.61% | 7.69% | 8.56% |
| Part-time | |||||
| Number Received | 26 | 21 | 28 | 29 | 27 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 34.62% | 19.05% | 10.71% | 17.24% | 22.22% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 34.62% | 33.33% | 32.14% | 20.69% | 22.22% |
| Full Tuition | 26.92% | 42.86% | 53.57% | 58.62% | 37.04% |
| More than Full Tuition | 3.85% | 4.76% | 3.57% | 3.45% | 14.81% |
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