Chapman University School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at Chapman University School of Law is $63,126 according to the Chapman University School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Chapman University 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.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $62,784 at Chapman University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $38,604. The law school tuition is 0.54% higher than undergraduate tuition and 63.52% higher than graduate tuition at Chapman University.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Chapman 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.
2025 Chapman University School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-State
Out-of-State
Chapman University School of Law
$63,126
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.
Chapman University School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at Chapman University School of Law has increased by 3.00% compared to last year. It has increased by 17.75% over the past 7 years from $53,609 to $63,126.
The 2026 estimated tuition & fees is $65,021 with $1,895 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 $65,367, which is $2,241 more than this year.
Chapman University School of Law Tuition Changes Over the Past 5 Years
Tuition & Fees
Change %
2018-2019
$53,609
-
2019-2020
$55,099
2.78%
2020-2021
$56,602
2.73%
2021-2022
$57,985
2.44%
2022-2023
$59,568
2.73%
2023-2024
$61,286
2.88%
2024-2025
$63,126
3.00%
Chapman University School of Law Tuition Trends Chart
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2025 cost of attendance at Chapman University School of Law is $103,116. 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 $46,756. For detailed costs breakdown, see Chapman University School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
Chapman University School of Law Cost of Attendance
Costs
Cost of Attendance
$103,116
Tuition & Fees
$63,126
Room & Board, Transportation
$33,660
Books
$1,200
Other Expenses
$5,130
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received
$46,756
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount
$56,360
LL.M. Tuition
Chapman University School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $61,200.
In 2023, 42.49% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $56,360 at Chapman University School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Chapman University School of Law is much lower than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in California, the received percentage is much lower than the average of 79%.
Chapman University School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent Received
Average Amount
Chapman University School of Law
42.49%
$56,360
All Law Schools
81.23%
$22,897
Public
79.84%
$16,599
Private
82.32%
$27,821
California Law Schools
78.73%
$31,683
Public
90.23%
$23,930
Private
74.30%
$34,665
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 433 enrolled students, 184 students 42.49% received grants and/or scholarships. 22.83% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 60.87% received more than half amount of tuition.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $64,500 and the 25th percentile amount is $36,050. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $44,625 and the 25th percentile amount is $14,714.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Total Enrollment
491
461
445
458
433
Grants/Scholarships Received
269
247
287
236
184
Percent Received
54.79%
53.58%
64.49%
51.53%
42.49%
Received Amount
25th Percentile
$23,100
$40,000
$27,240
$35,000
$36,050
50th Percentile
$47,742
$54,718
$45,300
$54,718
$56,360
75th Percentile
$53,124
$54,718
$56,360
$64,718
$64,500
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 16.30% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 60.87% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 22.83% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 42 out of total 422 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
