Santa Clara University School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

    2025 Tuition & Fees

    The 2025 tuition & fees at Santa Clara University School of Law is -. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Santa Clara University School of Law' tuition is much lower than the average tuition of $58,910. Compared to private law schools in California, its tuition is much lower than the average tuition of $64,608.

    Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs

    The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $59,241 at Santa Clara University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $25,873. The law school tuition is 100% lower than undergraduate tuition and 100% lower than graduate tuition at Santa Clara University.

    Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

    The following table & chart compares Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara University School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition under $30K
    2025 Santa Clara University School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
    In-StateOut-of-State
    Santa Clara University School of Law-
    All Law Schools$32,329$53,417
    Public$32,329$45,874
    Private$58,910
    California Law Schools$58,440$66,126
    Public$58,440$69,770
    Private$64,608
    * Average law school tuition is based on 2024 data because many law schools have not yet announced their 2025 tuition rates.
    Santa Clara University School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

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

    The 2025 cost of attendance at Santa Clara University School of Law is $37,506. 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 -.
    Santa Clara University School of Law Cost of Attendance
    Costs
    Cost of Attendance$37,506
    Tuition-
    Fees-
    On-Campus Living Costs$37,506
    Off-Campus Living Costs$37,506
    At-Home Living Costs$37,506
    COA after Grants/Scholarships Received-
    Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$40,000

    LL.M. Tuition

    Santa Clara University School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $56,112.
    Santa Clara University School of Law LL.M. Tuition
    Cost
    Tuition & Fees$56,112
    Room & Board-
    Books-
    Other Expenses-
    Data Source: Santa Clara University School of Law Bursar/Financial Office, ABA (American Bar Association), IPEDS data center

    Financial Aid Statistics

    Grants and Scholarships Received

    In 2024, 66.02% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $40,000 at Santa Clara University School of Law.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Santa Clara University School of Law is lower than the average percentage of 81.06%. Compared to law schools in California, the received percentage is slightly lower than the average of 80%.
    Santa Clara University School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
    Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
    Santa Clara University School of Law66.02%$40,000
    All Law Schools81.06%$23,746
    Public78.73%$18,006
    Private82.88%$28,194
    California Law Schools79.82%$31,843
    Public90.75%$25,692
    Private75.62%$34,208

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

    For 665 enrolled students, 513 students 77.14% received grants and/or scholarships. 7.21% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 29.63% received more than half amount of tuition.
    For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $40,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $17,726. 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
    20202021202220232024
    Full-time
    Enrollment711730624598571
    Grants/Scholarships Received308364381464377
    Percent Received43.32%49.86%61.06%77.59%66.02%
    Received Amount
    25th Percentile$15,000$15,000$15,000$17,726$25,000
    50th Percentile$25,000$25,000$25,000$30,000$40,000
    75th Percentile$30,000$35,000$35,000$40,000$59,254
    Part-time
    Enrollment00826791
    Grants/Scholarships Received1940694932
    Percent Received--84.15%73.13%35.16%
    Received Amount
    25th Percentile$10,000$10,000$10,000$10,000$15,000
    50th Percentile$10,000$15,000$25,000$15,000$30,000
    75th Percentile$14,199$26,250$35,000$30,000$46,726

    How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

    Of full-time students who received financial aid, 42.89% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 29.31% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
    In special, 7.11% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 406.12% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 32.65% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
    How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
    20202021202220232024
    Full-time
    Number Received308364381464377
    Half or Less than Tuition68.51%63.19%55.38%42.89%27.85%
    Half to Full Tuition28.25%31.59%40.42%29.31%38.46%
    Full Tuition3.25%5.22%4.20%6.90%32.36%
    More than Full Tuition0.00%0.00%0.00%0.22%1.33%
    Part-time
    Number Received1940694932
    Half or Less than Tuition78.95%50.00%40.58%48.98%40.63%
    Half to Full Tuition0.00%42.50%46.38%32.65%12.50%
    Full Tuition21.05%7.50%13.04%8.16%40.63%
    More than Full Tuition0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%6.25%
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