Boston University School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

    2025 Tuition & Fees

    The 2025 tuition & fees at Boston University School of Law is $68,136. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Boston University School of Law' tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $58,690. Compared to private law schools in Massachusetts, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $63,550.

    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 4.55% higher than undergraduate tuition and 5.29% 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
    2025 Boston University School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
    In-StateOut-of-State
    Boston University School of Law$68,136
    All Law Schools$32,329$53,320
    Public$32,329$45,874
    Private$58,690
    Massachusetts Law Schools$32,282$61,127
    Public$32,282$41,749
    Private$63,550
    * Average law school tuition is based on 2024 data because many law schools have not yet announced their 2025 tuition rates.
    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 14.11% over the past 5 years from $56,982 to $68,136.
    The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $70,845 with $2,709 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 $70,058, which is $1,922 more than this year.
    Boston University School of Law Tuition Trends Chart

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

    The 2025 cost of attendance at Boston University School of Law is $89,668. 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 $59,668.
    Boston University School of Law Cost of Attendance
    Costs
    Cost of Attendance$89,668
    Tuition$66,670
    Fees$1,466
    On-Campus Living Costs$21,532
    Off-Campus Living Costs$21,532
    At-Home Living Costs$14,938
    COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$59,668
    Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$30,000

    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, ABA (American Bar Association), IPEDS data center
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