California Western School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

    2025 Tuition & Fees

    The 2025 tuition & fees at California Western School of Law is $62,550. Compared to private law schools in U.S., California Western School of Law' tuition is similar to the average tuition of $58,910. Compared to private law schools in California, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $64,608.

    Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

    The following table & chart compares California Western 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 California Western School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $60K and $65K
    2025 California Western School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
    In-StateOut-of-State
    California Western School of Law$62,550
    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.
    California Western School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

    Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

    The tuition & fees at California Western School of Law has increased by 3.51% compared to last year. It has increased by 15.17% over the past 6 years from $54,310 to $62,550.
    The 2026 estimated tuition & fees is $64,744 with $2,194 increase, if the this year's increase rate is applied. Based on the average increase rate over past 5 years, the 2026 estimated tuition & fees is $64,448, which is $1,898 more than this year.
    California Western School of Law Tuition Trends Chart

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

    The 2025 cost of attendance at California Western School of Law is $96,742. 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 $66,054.
    California Western School of Law Cost of Attendance
    Costs
    Cost of Attendance$96,742
    Tuition$62,400
    Fees$150
    On-Campus Living Costs-
    Off-Campus Living Costs$34,192
    At-Home Living Costs$34,192
    COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$66,054
    Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$30,688
    Data Source: California Western School of Law Bursar/Financial Office, ABA (American Bar Association), IPEDS data center

    Financial Aid Statistics

    Grants and Scholarships Received

    In 2024, 64.25% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $30,688 at California Western School of Law.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at California Western School of Law is much lower than the average percentage of 81.06%. Compared to law schools in California, the received percentage is slightly lower than the average of 80%.
    California Western School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
    Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
    California Western School of Law64.25%$30,688
    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 646 enrolled students, 420 students 65.02% received grants and/or scholarships. 17.62% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 37.86% received more than half amount of tuition.
    For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $46,560 and the 25th percentile amount is $17,460. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $44,688 and the 25th percentile amount is $6,516.
    The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
    20202021202220232024
    Full-time
    Enrollment594561525552579
    Grants/Scholarships Received357359314375372
    Percent Received60.10%63.99%59.81%67.93%64.25%
    Received Amount
    25th Percentile$28,494$19,548$22,125$17,460$15,070
    50th Percentile$40,620$34,672$39,256$34,920$30,688
    75th Percentile$64,992$56,080$56,080$46,560$48,224
    Part-time
    Enrollment1151611629484
    Grants/Scholarships Received143110964547
    Percent Received124.35%68.32%59.26%47.87%55.95%
    Received Amount
    25th Percentile$18,912$12,552$9,814$6,516$13,304
    50th Percentile$30,732$22,432$20,920$20,748$26,608
    75th Percentile$54,540$41,840$41,840$44,688$34,048

    How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

    Of full-time students who received financial aid, 44.27% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 39.20% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
    In special, 16.53% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 368.89% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 26.67% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
    How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
    20202021202220232024
    Full-time
    Number Received357359314375372
    Half or Less than Tuition40.06%33.43%33.76%44.27%46.51%
    Half to Full Tuition42.86%44.29%35.35%39.20%35.75%
    Full Tuition16.25%22.28%30.89%16.00%17.74%
    More than Full Tuition0.84%0.00%0.00%0.53%0.00%
    Part-time
    Number Received143110964547
    Half or Less than Tuition30.77%38.18%39.58%46.67%51.06%
    Half to Full Tuition47.55%46.36%32.29%26.67%27.66%
    Full Tuition20.98%15.45%28.13%26.67%21.28%
    More than Full Tuition0.70%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
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