Chapman University School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

    2025 Tuition & Fees

    The 2025 tuition & fees at Chapman University School of Law is $63,201. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Chapman University 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.

    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 0.66% higher than undergraduate tuition and 63.72% 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.
    You can compare Chapman University School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $60K and $65K
    2025 Chapman University School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
    In-StateOut-of-State
    Chapman University School of Law$63,201
    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.
    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 14.57% over the past 6 years from $55,099 to $63,201.
    The 2026 estimated tuition & fees is $65,098 with $1,897 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 $65,042, which is $1,841 more than this year.
    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 $96,157. 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 $39,157.
    Chapman University School of Law Cost of Attendance
    Costs
    Cost of Attendance$96,157
    Tuition$63,126
    Fees$75
    On-Campus Living Costs$32,956
    Off-Campus Living Costs$41,778
    At-Home Living Costs$27,918
    COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$39,157
    Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$57,000

    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.
    Chapman University School of Law LL.M. Tuition
    Cost
    Tuition & Fees$61,200
    Room & Board-
    Books-
    Other Expenses-
    Data Source: Chapman University School of Law Bursar/Financial Office, ABA (American Bar Association), IPEDS data center

    Financial Aid Statistics

    Grants and Scholarships Received

    In 2024, 58.16% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $57,000 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 81.06%. Compared to law schools in California, the received percentage is lower than the average of 80%.
    Chapman University School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
    Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
    Chapman University School of Law58.16%$57,000
    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 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
    20202021202220232024
    Total Enrollment461445458433423
    Grants/Scholarships Received247287236184246
    Percent Received53.58%64.49%51.53%42.49%58.16%
    Received Amount
    25th Percentile$40,000$27,240$35,000$36,050$35,000
    50th Percentile$54,718$45,300$54,718$56,360$57,000
    75th Percentile$54,718$56,360$64,718$64,500$61,286

    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 404 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
    How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
    20202021202220232024
    Number Received259297248184246
    Half or Less than Tuition14.67%30.30%15.32%16.30%24.80%
    Half to Full Tuition32.43%36.03%60.08%60.87%41.87%
    Full Tuition45.75%20.21%0.00%0.00%9.35%
    More than Full Tuition7.29%13.94%25.85%22.83%23.98%
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