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 according to the California Western School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., California Western School of Law' tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in California, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $62,718.

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$30,489$51,002
Public$30,489$43,678
Private$56,676
California Law Schools$56,178$64,018
Public$56,178$67,397
Private$62,718
* 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 19.21% over the past 7 years from $52,470 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 $64,953, which is $2,403 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 $95,427. 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 $60,507. For detailed costs breakdown, see California Western School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
California Western School of Law Cost of Attendance
Costs
Cost of Attendance$95,427
Tuition & Fees$62,550
Room & Board, Transportation$26,847
Books$1,062
Other Expenses$4,968
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$60,507
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$34,920

Financial Aid Statistics

Grants and Scholarships Received

In 2023, 67.93% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $34,920 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 lower than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in California, the received percentage is slightly lower than the average of 79%.
California Western School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
California Western School of Law67.93%$34,920
All Law Schools81.23%$22,897
Public79.84%$16,599
Private82.32%$27,821
California Law Schools78.73%$31,683
Public90.23%$23,930
Private74.30%$34,665

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
20192020202120222023
Full-time
Enrollment584594561525552
Grants/Scholarships Received433357359314375
Percent Received74.14%60.10%63.99%59.81%67.93%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$19,620$28,494$19,548$22,125$17,460
50th Percentile$27,517$40,620$34,672$39,256$34,920
75th Percentile$47,088$64,992$56,080$56,080$46,560
Part-time
Enrollment12511516116294
Grants/Scholarships Received1061431109645
Percent Received84.80%124.35%68.32%59.26%47.87%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$12,866$18,912$12,552$9,814$6,516
50th Percentile$22,685$30,732$22,432$20,920$20,748
75th Percentile$33,405$54,540$41,840$41,840$44,688

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
20192020202120222023
Full-time
Number Received433357359314375
Half or Less than Tuition35.10%40.06%33.43%33.76%44.27%
Half to Full Tuition45.50%42.86%44.29%35.35%39.20%
Full Tuition17.78%16.25%22.28%30.89%16.00%
More than Full Tuition1.62%0.84%0.00%0.00%0.53%
Part-time
Number Received1061431109645
Half or Less than Tuition43.40%30.77%38.18%39.58%46.67%
Half to Full Tuition46.23%47.55%46.36%32.29%26.67%
Full Tuition10.38%20.98%15.45%28.13%26.67%
More than Full Tuition0.00%0.70%0.00%0.00%0.00%