Western State College of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees at Western State College of Law is $53,288. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Western State College of Law' tuition is similar to the average tuition of $58,910. Compared to private law schools in California, its tuition is slightly lower than the average tuition of $64,608.

Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

The following table & chart compares Western State College 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 Western State College of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $50K and $55K
2025 Western State College of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-StateOut-of-State
Western State College of Law$53,288
All Law Schools$32,329$53,417
Public$32,329$45,874
Private$58,910
California Law Schools$58,440$66,126
Public$58,440$69,770
Private$64,608
* 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 Western State College of Law has increased by 11.82% compared to last year. It has increased by 14.88% over the past 5 years from $43,393 to $53,288.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $59,585 with $6,297 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 $54,873, which is $1,585 more than this year.

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

The 2025 cost of attendance at Western State College of Law is $84,634. 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 $58,634.
Western State College of Law Cost of Attendance
Costs
Cost of Attendance$84,634
Tuition$52,480
Fees$808
On-Campus Living Costs-
Off-Campus Living Costs$31,346
At-Home Living Costs$19,674
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$58,634
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$26,000

LL.M. Tuition

Western State College of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $49,848.
Western State College of Law LL.M. Tuition
Cost
Tuition & Fees$49,848
Room & Board-
Books-
Other Expenses-

Financial Aid Statistics

Grants and Scholarships Received

In 2024, 81.56% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $26,000 at Western State College of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Western State College of Law is similar to the average percentage of 81.06%. Compared to law schools in California, the received percentage is similar to the average of 80%.
Western State College of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
Western State College of Law81.56%$26,000
All Law Schools81.06%$23,746
Public78.73%$18,006
Private82.88%$28,194
California Law Schools79.82%$31,843
Public90.75%$25,692
Private75.62%$34,208

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

For 309 enrolled students, 234 students 75.73% received grants and/or scholarships.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $37,894 and the 25th percentile amount is $19,720. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $26,070 and the 25th percentile amount is $14,450.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
20202021202220232024
Full-time
Enrollment126147158226244
Grants/Scholarships Received83115132184199
Percent Received65.87%78.23%83.54%81.42%81.56%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$10,715$13,000$12,000$19,720$15,000
50th Percentile$20,432$22,565$23,000$30,720$26,000
75th Percentile$21,430$30,100$34,000$37,894$36,780
Part-time
Enrollment105998483104
Grants/Scholarships Received4862585060
Percent Received45.71%62.63%69.05%60.24%57.69%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$7,165$6,000$8,769$14,450$8,600
50th Percentile$13,615$12,000$20,000$20,705$18,000
75th Percentile$20,498$17,880$24,000$26,070$29,000

How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

Of full-time students who received financial aid, 28.80% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 71.20% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 106.00% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 64.00% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
20202021202220232024
Full-time
Number Received83115132184199
Half or Less than Tuition72.29%29.57%40.15%28.80%43.72%
Half to Full Tuition27.71%70.43%59.09%71.20%56.28%
Full Tuition0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
More than Full Tuition0.00%0.00%0.76%0.00%0.00%
Part-time
Number Received4862585060
Half or Less than Tuition64.58%38.71%36.21%36.00%55.00%
Half to Full Tuition35.42%61.29%63.79%64.00%45.00%
Full Tuition0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
More than Full Tuition0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%