Fordham University School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees at Fordham University School of Law is $72,282 according to the Fordham University School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Fordham University School of Law' tuition is higher than the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in New York, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $67,464.

Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $61,567 at Fordham University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $25,954. The law school tuition is 17.40% higher than undergraduate tuition and 178.50% higher than graduate tuition at Fordham University.

Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

The following table & chart compares Fordham 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 Fordham University School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition over $70K
2024 Fordham University School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-StateOut-of-State
Fordham University School of Law$72,282
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
Fordham University School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

The tuition & fees at Fordham University School of Law has increased by 8.29% compared to last year. It has increased by 19.66% over the past 6 years from $60,406 to $72,282.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $78,272 with $5,990 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 $75,124, which is $2,842 more than this year.
Fordham University School of Law Tuition Trends Chart

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

The 2024 cost of attendance at Fordham University School of Law is $105,492. 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 $73,892. For detailed costs breakdown, see Fordham University School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
Fordham University School of Law Cost of Attendance
Costs
Cost of Attendance$105,492
Tuition & Fees$72,282
Room & Board, Transportation$25,942
Books$2,160
Other Expenses$5,108
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$73,892
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$31,600

LL.M. Tuition

Fordham University School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $72,282.
Fordham University School of Law LL.M. Tuition
Cost
Tuition & Fees$72,282
Room & Board$25,402
Books$2,160
Other Expenses$5,108
Cost of Attendance$104,952

Financial Aid Statistics

Grants and Scholarships Received

In 2023, 86.72% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $31,600 at Fordham University School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Fordham University 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%.
Fordham University School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
Fordham University School of Law86.72%$31,600
All Law Schools81.23%$22,897
Public79.84%$16,599
Private82.32%$27,821
New York Law Schools84.12%$29,590
Public82.87%$5,473
Private84.30%$33,036

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

For 1,339 enrolled students, 1,122 students 83.79% received grants and/or scholarships.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $40,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $25,000. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $30,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $10,000.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
20192020202120222023
Full-time
Enrollment1,0771,0931,1001,1501,145
Grants/Scholarships Received872912930978993
Percent Received80.97%83.44%84.55%85.04%86.72%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$20,000$20,000$20,000$20,000$25,000
50th Percentile$25,000$25,000$25,000$30,000$31,600
75th Percentile$30,000$30,000$35,000$38,025$40,000
Part-time
Enrollment168174181182194
Grants/Scholarships Received9598111122129
Percent Received56.55%56.32%61.33%67.03%66.49%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$10,000$10,000$10,000$10,000$10,000
50th Percentile$19,300$15,000$15,000$18,150$20,000
75th Percentile$27,000$26,363$27,600$30,000$30,000

How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

Of full-time students who received financial aid, 51.86% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 48.14% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 399.22% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 31.01% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
20192020202120222023
Full-time
Number Received872912930978993
Half or Less than Tuition76.95%75.55%72.47%62.99%51.86%
Half to Full Tuition22.36%23.68%27.53%36.61%48.14%
Full Tuition0.69%0.77%0.00%0.41%0.00%
More than Full Tuition0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
Part-time
Number Received9598111122129
Half or Less than Tuition63.16%67.35%68.47%72.13%68.99%
Half to Full Tuition34.74%32.65%31.53%27.05%31.01%
Full Tuition2.11%0.00%0.00%0.82%0.00%
More than Full Tuition0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%