Gould School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees at Gould School of Law is $78,038 according to the Gould School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Gould School of Law' tuition is much higher than the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in California, its tuition is higher than the average tuition of $62,718.

Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $68,237 at University of Southern California. The average graduate tuition & fees is $68,128. The law school tuition is 14.36% higher than undergraduate tuition and 14.55% higher than graduate tuition at University of Southern California.

Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

The following table & chart compares Gould 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 Gould School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition over $70K
2024 Gould School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-StateOut-of-State
Gould School of Law$78,038
All Law Schools$30,489$51,002
Public$30,489$43,678
Private$56,676
California Law Schools$56,178$64,018
Public$56,178$67,397
Private$62,718
Gould School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

The tuition & fees at Gould School of Law has increased by 5.21% compared to last year. It has increased by 20.23% over the past 6 years from $64,908 to $78,038.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $82,104 with $4,066 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 $81,195, which is $3,157 more than this year.
Gould School of Law Tuition Trends Chart

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

The 2024 cost of attendance at Gould School of Law is $105,512. 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 $65,512. For detailed costs breakdown, see Gould School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
Gould School of Law Cost of Attendance
Costs
Cost of Attendance$105,512
Tuition & Fees$78,038
Room & Board, Transportation$22,654
Books$2,200
Other Expenses$2,620
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$65,512
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$40,000

LL.M. Tuition

Gould School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $78,038.
Gould School of Law LL.M. Tuition
Cost
Tuition & Fees$78,038
Room & Board$22,654
Books$2,200
Other Expenses$2,620
Cost of Attendance$105,512

Financial Aid Statistics

Grants and Scholarships Received

In 2023, 97.46% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $40,000 at Gould School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Gould School of Law is higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in California, the received percentage is higher than the average of 79%.
Gould School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
Gould School of Law97.46%$40,000
All Law Schools81.23%$22,897
Public79.84%$16,599
Private82.32%$27,821
California Law Schools78.73%$31,683
Public90.23%$23,930
Private74.30%$34,665

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

For 631 enrolled students, 615 students 97.46% received grants and/or scholarships. 0.98% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 60.49% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $45,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $35,000.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
20192020202120222023
Total Enrollment614590599614631
Grants/Scholarships Received598571584591615
Percent Received97.39%96.78%97.50%96.25%97.46%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$25,000$30,000$30,000$35,000$35,000
50th Percentile$31,000$35,000$35,000$40,000$40,000
75th Percentile$40,000$45,000$45,000$45,000$45,000

How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

Of those who received financial aid, 38.54% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 60.49% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 0.98% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 6 out of total 1,436 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
20192020202120222023
Number Received598571584591615
Half or Less than Tuition52.34%40.98%29.28%24.20%38.54%
Half to Full Tuition46.32%57.62%68.32%74.79%60.49%
Full Tuition0.50%0.00%1.03%0.00%0.00%
More than Full Tuition0.84%1.40%1.37%1.02%0.98%