Wayne State University Law School Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at Wayne State University Law School is $39,851 for Michigan residents and $43,460 for out-of-state students. Compared to public law schools in U.S., Wayne State University Law School' tuition is similar to the average tuition of $45,874. Compared to public law schools in Michigan, its tuition is lower than the average tuition of $56,658.
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 31.07% higher than undergraduate tuition and 3.92% higher 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 | $39,851 | $43,460 |
| All Law Schools | $32,329 | $53,320 |
| Public | $32,329 | $45,874 |
| Private | $58,690 | |
| Michigan Law Schools | $48,889 | $53,088 |
| Public | $48,889 | $56,658 |
| Private | $47,733 | |
* 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 Wayne State University Law School has increased by 12.04% compared to last year. It has increased by 11.84% over the past 5 years from $37,008 to $43,460.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $48,690 with $5,230 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 $44,489, which is $1,029 more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Fees | Tuition | Fees | ||
| 2020-2021 | $31,666 | $2,268 | $34,740 | $2,268 | ▼- |
| 2021-2022 | $34,931 | $2,029 | $38,124 | $2,029 | ▲8.50% |
| 2022-2023 | $36,502 | $2,119 | $39,838 | $2,119 | ▲4.49% |
| 2023-2024 | $35,586 | $2,549 | $39,039 | $2,549 | ▼-0.88% |
| 2024-2025 | $37,187 | $2,664 | $40,796 | $2,664 | ▲4.50% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2025 cost of attendance at Wayne State University Law School is $65,249 for Michigan residents and $68,858 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 $35,713.
| Michigan Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $65,249 | $68,858 |
| Tuition | $37,187 | $40,796 |
| Fees | $2,664 | $2,664 |
| On-Campus Living Costs | $25,398 | |
| Off-Campus Living Costs | $25,398 | |
| At-Home Living Costs | $14,576 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $32,104 | $35,713 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $33,145 | |
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 |
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