Boston University School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

    2024 Tuition & Fees

    The 2024 tuition & fees at Boston University School of Law is $65,020 according to the Boston University School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Boston University School of Law' tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in Massachusetts, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $62,323.

    Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs

    The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $65,168 at Boston University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $64,712. The law school tuition is 0.23% lower than undergraduate tuition and 0.48% higher than graduate tuition at Boston University.

    Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

    The following table & chart compares Boston 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 Boston University School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $65K and $70K
    2024 Boston University School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
    In-StateOut-of-State
    Boston University School of Law$65,020
    All Law Schools$30,489$51,002
    Public$30,489$43,678
    Private$56,676
    Massachusetts Law Schools$31,990$59,984
    Public$31,990$41,272
    Private$62,323
    Boston University School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

    Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

    The tuition & fees at Boston University School of Law has increased by 3.98% compared to last year. It has increased by 18.06% over the past 6 years from $55,076 to $65,020.
    The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $67,605 with $2,585 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 $67,368, which is $2,348 more than this year.
    Boston University School of Law Tuition Trends Chart

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

    The 2024 cost of attendance at Boston University School of Law is $86,344. 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 $53,344. For detailed costs breakdown, see Boston University School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
    Boston University School of Law Cost of Attendance
    Costs
    Cost of Attendance$86,344
    Tuition & Fees$65,020
    Room & Board, Transportation$16,570
    Books$1,462
    Other Expenses$3,292
    COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$53,344
    Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$33,000

    LL.M. Tuition

    Boston University School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $65,020.
    Boston University School of Law LL.M. Tuition
    Cost
    Tuition & Fees$65,020
    Room & Board$16,570
    Books$1,462
    Other Expenses$3,292
    Cost of Attendance$86,344
    Data Source: Boston University School of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center, https://www.bu.edu/law/admissions-aid/tuition-and-fees/

    Financial Aid Statistics

    Grants and Scholarships Received

    In 2023, 88.67% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $33,000 at Boston University School of Law.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Boston University School of Law is slightly higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Massachusetts, the received percentage is similar to the average of 86%.
    Boston University School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
    Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
    Boston University School of Law88.67%$33,000
    All Law Schools81.23%$22,897
    Public79.84%$16,599
    Private82.32%$27,821
    Massachusetts Law Schools85.87%$28,249
    Public93.44%$14,000
    Private84.93%$30,030

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

    For 759 enrolled students, 673 students 88.67% received grants and/or scholarships. 21.55% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 29.72% 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 $25,000.
    The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
    20192020202120222023
    Total Enrollment769742771796759
    Grants/Scholarships Received732706701701673
    Percent Received95.19%95.15%90.92%88.07%88.67%
    Received Amount
    25th Percentile$20,000$23,000$24,000$25,000$25,000
    50th Percentile$26,910$29,000$30,000$33,000$33,000
    75th Percentile$32,000$37,000$42,000$43,000$44,000

    How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

    Of those who received financial aid, 48.74% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 29.72% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
    In special, 21.55% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 145 out of total 1,070 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
    How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
    20192020202120222023
    Number Received732706701701673
    Half or Less than Tuition49.86%44.62%45.65%37.66%48.74%
    Half to Full Tuition41.26%42.21%35.09%41.65%29.72%
    Full Tuition8.74%13.03%18.83%20.40%20.95%
    More than Full Tuition0.14%0.14%0.43%0.29%0.59%
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