Dedman School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

    2025 Tuition & Fees

    The 2025 tuition & fees at Dedman School of Law is $66,044. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Dedman School of Law' tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $58,690. Compared to private law schools in Texas, its tuition is higher than the average tuition of $54,480.

    Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs

    The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $64,460 at Southern Methodist University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $37,062. The law school tuition is 2.46% higher than undergraduate tuition and 78.20% higher than graduate tuition at Southern Methodist University.

    Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

    The following table & chart compares Dedman 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 Dedman School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $65K and $70K
    2025 Dedman School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
    In-StateOut-of-State
    Dedman School of Law$66,044
    All Law Schools$32,329$53,320
    Public$32,329$45,874
    Private$58,690
    Texas Law Schools$29,102$47,717
    Public$29,102$43,208
    Private$54,480
    * Average law school tuition is based on 2024 data because many law schools have not yet announced their 2025 tuition rates.
    Dedman School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

    Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

    The tuition & fees at Dedman School of Law has increased by 4.00% compared to last year. It has increased by 13.88% over the past 5 years from $55,764 to $66,044.
    The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $68,688 with $2,644 increase, if the this year's increase rate is applied. Based on the average increase rate over past 5 years, the 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $67,877, which is $1,833 more than this year.
    Dedman School of Law Tuition Trends Chart

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

    The 2025 cost of attendance at Dedman School of Law is $88,682. 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 $63,682.
    Dedman School of Law Cost of Attendance
    Costs
    Cost of Attendance$88,682
    Tuition$58,504
    Fees$7,540
    On-Campus Living Costs$22,638
    Off-Campus Living Costs$14,888
    At-Home Living Costs$7,478
    COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$63,682
    Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$25,000

    LL.M. Tuition

    Dedman School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $68,294.
    Dedman School of Law LL.M. Tuition
    Cost
    Tuition & Fees$68,294
    Room & Board$21,862
    Books$2,000
    Other Expenses$4,000
    Cost of Attendance$96,156
    Data Source: Dedman School of Law Bursar/Financial Office, ABA (American Bar Association), IPEDS data center
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