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 $18,852 for New York residents and $29,042 for out-of-state students according to the City University of New York School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. 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 $43,678. Compared to public law schools in New York, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $31,296.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
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2025 City University of New York School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-State
Out-of-State
City University of New York School of Law
$18,852
$29,042
All Law Schools
$30,489
$51,002
Public
$30,489
$43,678
Private
$56,676
New York Law Schools
$23,781
$62,943
Public
$23,781
$31,296
Private
$67,464
* 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 14.05% over the past 7 years from $25,464 to $29,042.
The 2026 estimated tuition & fees is $32,187 with $3,145 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 $29,858, which is $816 more than this year.
City University of New York School of Law Tuition Changes Over the Past 5 Years
In-State
Out-of-State
Change %
2018-2019
$15,564
$25,464
-
2019-2020
$16,014
$26,204
2.91%
2020-2021
$16,014
$26,204
0.00%
2021-2022
$16,014
$26,204
0.00%
2022-2023
$16,014
$26,204
0.00%
2023-2024
$16,014
$26,204
0.00%
2024-2025
$18,852
$29,042
10.83%
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 $46,568 for New York residents and $56,758 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 $55,812. For detailed costs breakdown, see City University of New York School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
City University of New York School of Law Cost of Attendance
In 2023, 86.29% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $946 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 slightly higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in New York, the received percentage is similar to the average of 84%.
City University of New York School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent Received
Average Amount
City University of New York School of Law
86.29%
$946
All Law Schools
81.23%
$22,897
Public
79.84%
$16,599
Private
82.32%
$27,821
New York Law Schools
84.12%
$29,590
Public
82.87%
$5,473
Private
84.30%
$33,036
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
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Full-time
Enrollment
420
429
457
471
474
Grants/Scholarships Received
219
233
227
229
409
Percent Received
52.14%
54.31%
49.67%
48.62%
86.29%
Received Amount
25th Percentile
$3,713
$4,200
$5,000
$3,300
$398
50th Percentile
$7,600
$8,000
$6,000
$6,000
$946
75th Percentile
$14,000
$14,000
$13,000
$9,021
$5,596
Part-time
Enrollment
158
193
215
225
214
Grants/Scholarships Received
27
43
52
53
153
Percent Received
17.09%
22.28%
24.19%
23.56%
71.50%
Received Amount
25th Percentile
$4,000
$2,798
$2,500
$1,500
$265
50th Percentile
$6,000
$6,000
$5,479
$6,000
$331
75th Percentile
$6,000
$6,000
$6,000
$6,000
$2,765
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
