City University of New York School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees at City University of New York School of Law is $16,013 for New York residents and $26,203 for out-of-state students. Compared to public law schools in U.S., City University of New York School of Law' tuition is much lower than the average tuition of $45,874. Compared to public law schools in New York, its tuition is slightly lower than the average tuition of $30,447.

Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

The following table & chart compares City University of New York 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 City University of New York School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition under $30K
2025 City University of New York School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-StateOut-of-State
City University of New York School of Law$16,013$26,203
All Law Schools$32,329$53,417
Public$32,329$45,874
Private$58,910
New York Law Schools$22,702$65,101
Public$22,702$30,447
Private$70,052
* Average law school tuition is based on 2024 data because many law schools have not yet announced their 2025 tuition rates.
City University of New York School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

The tuition & fees at City University of New York School of Law has increased by 10.83% compared to last year. It has increased by 10.83% over the past 6 years from $26,204 to $26,203.
The 2026 estimated tuition & fees is $29,041 with $2,838 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 $26,771, which is $568 more than this year.
City University of New York School of Law Tuition Trends Chart

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

The 2025 cost of attendance at City University of New York School of Law is $46,389 for New York residents and $56,579 for out-of-state students. 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 $48,579.
City University of New York School of Law Cost of Attendance
New York ResidentsOut-of-State
Cost of Attendance$46,389$56,579
Tuition$15,450$25,640
Fees$563$563
On-Campus Living Costs-
Off-Campus Living Costs$30,376
At-Home Living Costs$16,035
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$38,389$48,579
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$8,000

Financial Aid Statistics

Grants and Scholarships Received

In 2024, 16.02% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $8,000 at City University of New York School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at City University of New York School of Law is much lower than the average percentage of 81.06%. Compared to law schools in New York, the received percentage is much lower than the average of 80%.
City University of New York School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
City University of New York School of Law16.02%$8,000
All Law Schools81.06%$23,746
Public78.73%$18,006
Private82.88%$28,194
New York Law Schools80.02%$30,198
Public38.77%$10,000
Private85.91%$33,084

Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile

For 688 enrolled students, 562 students 81.69% received grants and/or scholarships. 2.14% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 12.63% received more than half amount of tuition.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $5,596 and the 25th percentile amount is $398. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $2,765 and the 25th percentile amount is $265.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
20202021202220232024
Full-time
Enrollment429457471474462
Grants/Scholarships Received23322722940974
Percent Received54.31%49.67%48.62%86.29%16.02%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$4,200$5,000$3,300$398$8,000
50th Percentile$8,000$6,000$6,000$946$8,000
75th Percentile$14,000$13,000$9,021$5,596$8,000
Part-time
Enrollment193215225214212
Grants/Scholarships Received43525315339
Percent Received22.28%24.19%23.56%71.50%18.40%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$2,798$2,500$1,500$265$6,000
50th Percentile$6,000$5,479$6,000$331$6,000
75th Percentile$6,000$6,000$6,000$2,765$6,000

How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

Of full-time students who received financial aid, 86.06% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 11.49% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 2.44% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 230.07% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 15.69% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
20202021202220232024
Full-time
Number Received23322722940974
Half or Less than Tuition62.66%66.08%69.87%86.06%98.65%
Half to Full Tuition17.60%14.98%18.78%11.49%1.35%
Full Tuition12.45%11.45%7.42%0.73%0.00%
More than Full Tuition7.30%7.49%3.93%1.71%0.00%
Part-time
Number Received43525315339
Half or Less than Tuition39.53%48.08%49.06%83.01%7.69%
Half to Full Tuition46.51%44.23%43.40%15.69%89.74%
Full Tuition2.33%3.85%0.00%0.65%2.56%
More than Full Tuition11.63%3.85%7.55%0.65%0.00%