New York University School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

    2025 Tuition & Fees

    The 2025 tuition & fees at New York University School of Law is $83,152. Compared to private law schools in U.S., New York University School of Law' tuition is much higher than the average tuition of $58,910. Compared to private law schools in New York, its tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $70,052.

    Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs

    The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $60,438 at New York University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $41,124. The law school tuition is 37.58% higher than undergraduate tuition and 102.20% higher than graduate tuition at New York University.

    Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

    The following table & chart compares New York 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 New York University School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition over $70K
    2025 New York University School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
    In-StateOut-of-State
    New York University School of Law$83,152
    All Law Schools$32,329$53,417
    Public$32,329$45,874
    Private$58,910
    New York Law Schools$22,702$65,101
    Public$22,702$30,447
    Private$70,052
    * Average law school tuition is based on 2024 data because many law schools have not yet announced their 2025 tuition rates.
    New York University School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

    Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

    The tuition & fees at New York University School of Law has increased by 4.88% compared to last year. It has increased by 16.45% over the past 5 years from $68,712 to $83,152.
    The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $87,211 with $4,059 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 $85,887, which is $2,735 more than this year.
    New York University School of Law Tuition Trends Chart

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

    The 2025 cost of attendance at New York University School of Law is $118,137. 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 $97,137.
    New York University School of Law Cost of Attendance
    Costs
    Cost of Attendance$118,137
    Tuition$79,954
    Fees$3,198
    On-Campus Living Costs$34,985
    Off-Campus Living Costs$34,985
    At-Home Living Costs$34,985
    COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$97,137
    Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$21,000

    LL.M. Tuition

    New York University School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $80,014.
    New York University School of Law LL.M. Tuition
    Cost
    Tuition & Fees$80,014
    Room & Board$26,800
    Books$1,500
    Other Expenses$1,144
    Cost of Attendance$109,458
    Data Source: New York University School of Law Bursar/Financial Office, ABA (American Bar Association), IPEDS data center

    Financial Aid Statistics

    Grants and Scholarships Received

    In 2024, 66.57% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $21,000 at New York University School of Law.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at New York University School of Law is lower than the average percentage of 81.06%. Compared to law schools in New York, the received percentage is slightly lower than the average of 80%.
    New York University School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
    Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
    New York University School of Law66.57%$21,000
    All Law Schools81.06%$23,746
    Public78.73%$18,006
    Private82.88%$28,194
    New York Law Schools80.02%$30,198
    Public38.77%$10,000
    Private85.91%$33,084

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

    For 1,413 enrolled students, 859 students 60.79% received grants and/or scholarships. 15.60% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 7.57% received more than half amount of tuition.
    For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $35,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $15,000.
    The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
    20202021202220232024
    Total Enrollment1,3791,3711,4131,4131,367
    Grants/Scholarships Received735753835859910
    Percent Received53.30%54.92%59.09%60.79%66.57%
    Received Amount
    25th Percentile$15,000$16,000$15,000$15,000$12,000
    50th Percentile$25,000$26,000$26,000$25,000$21,000
    75th Percentile$40,000$41,000$36,000$35,000$35,000

    How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

    Of those who received financial aid, 76.83% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 7.57% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
    In special, 15.60% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 134 out of total 2,058 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
    How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
    20202021202220232024
    Number Received735753835859910
    Half or Less than Tuition74.69%67.07%72.34%76.83%78.68%
    Half to Full Tuition5.03%12.35%11.02%7.57%5.82%
    Full Tuition20.27%20.58%16.65%15.60%15.49%
    More than Full Tuition0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
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