Howard University School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at Howard University School of Law is $39,756 according to the Howard University School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Howard University School of Law' tuition is lower than the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in District of Columbia, its tuition is much lower than the average tuition of $62,632.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $33,344 at Howard University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $38,050. The law school tuition is 19.23% higher than undergraduate tuition and 4.48% higher than graduate tuition at Howard University.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Howard 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.
2025 Howard University School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-State
Out-of-State
Howard University School of Law
$39,756
All Law Schools
$30,489
$51,002
Public
$30,489
$43,678
Private
$56,676
District of Columbia Law Schools
$13,438
$56,506
Public
$13,438
$25,873
Private
$62,632
* Average law school tuition is based on 2024 data because many law schools have not yet announced their 2025 tuition rates.
Howard University School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at Howard University School of Law has increased by 2.96% compared to last year. It has increased by 18.22% over the past 7 years from $33,630 to $39,756.
The 2026 estimated tuition & fees is $40,934 with $1,178 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 $41,204, which is $1,448 more than this year.
Howard University School of Law Tuition Changes Over the Past 5 Years
Tuition & Fees
Change %
2018-2019
$33,630
-
2019-2020
$35,646
5.99%
2020-2021
$36,286
1.80%
2021-2022
$36,460
0.48%
2022-2023
$37,720
3.46%
2023-2024
$38,612
2.36%
2024-2025
$39,756
2.96%
Howard University School of Law Tuition Trends Chart
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2025 cost of attendance at Howard University School of Law is $73,341. 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 $60,251. For detailed costs breakdown, see Howard University School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
Howard University School of Law Cost of Attendance
Costs
Cost of Attendance
$73,341
Tuition & Fees
$39,756
Room & Board, Transportation
$27,699
Books
$1,900
Other Expenses
$3,986
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received
$60,251
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount
$13,090
LL.M. Tuition
Howard University School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $38,612.
In 2023, 47.41% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $13,090 at Howard University School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Howard University School of Law is much lower than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in District of Columbia, the received percentage is much lower than the average of 73%.
Howard University School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent Received
Average Amount
Howard University School of Law
47.41%
$13,090
All Law Schools
81.23%
$22,897
Public
79.84%
$16,599
Private
82.32%
$27,821
District of Columbia Law Schools
73.43%
$25,230
Public
77.44%
$8,292
Private
72.63%
$28,618
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 464 enrolled students, 220 students 47.41% received grants and/or scholarships. 4.09% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 30.00% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $27,475 and the 25th percentile amount is $7,447.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Total Enrollment
414
441
467
467
464
Grants/Scholarships Received
172
223
223
223
220
Percent Received
41.55%
50.57%
47.75%
47.75%
47.41%
Received Amount
25th Percentile
$9,056
$1,724
$5,860
$6,284
$7,447
50th Percentile
$17,822
$16,000
$14,626
$8,000
$13,090
75th Percentile
$28,719
$26,250
$286,276
$10,237
$27,475
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 65.91% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 30.00% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 4.09% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 9 out of total 488 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
