South Texas College of Law Tuition and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at South Texas College of Law is $41,110 according to the South Texas College of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., South Texas College of Law' tuition is lower than the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in Texas, its tuition is lower than the average tuition of $53,529.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares South Texas College 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.
2024 South Texas College of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-State
Out-of-State
South Texas College of Law
$41,110
All Law Schools
$30,489
$51,002
Public
$30,489
$43,678
Private
$56,676
Texas Law Schools
$28,720
$46,770
Public
$28,720
$42,264
Private
$53,529
South Texas College of Law Tuition & Fees Chart
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at South Texas College of Law has increased by 8.47% compared to last year. It has increased by 26.88% over the past 6 years from $32,400 to $41,110.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $44,592 with $3,482 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 $43,320, which is $2,210 more than this year.
South Texas College of Law Tuition Changes Over the Past 5 Years
Tuition & Fees
Change %
2018-2019
$32,400
-
2019-2020
$34,050
5.09%
2020-2021
$35,650
4.70%
2021-2022
$36,150
1.40%
2022-2023
$37,900
4.84%
2023-2024
$41,110
8.47%
South Texas College of Law Tuition Trends Chart
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at South Texas College of Law is $71,114. 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 $61,114. For detailed costs breakdown, see South Texas College of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
In 2023, 70.80% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $10,000 at South Texas College of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at South Texas College of Law is lower than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Texas, the received percentage is slightly lower than the average of 80%.
South Texas College of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent Received
Average Amount
South Texas College of Law
70.80%
$10,000
All Law Schools
81.23%
$22,897
Public
79.84%
$16,599
Private
82.32%
$27,821
Texas Law Schools
80.26%
$15,271
Public
78.20%
$12,285
Private
83.34%
$19,750
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 1,062 enrolled students, 778 students 73.26% received grants and/or scholarships. 0.26% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 9.64% received more than half amount of tuition.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $15,497 and the 25th percentile amount is $3,749. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $5,562 and the 25th percentile amount is $2,026.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Full-time
Enrollment
776
808
820
843
870
Grants/Scholarships Received
421
742
720
639
616
Percent Received
54.25%
91.83%
87.80%
75.80%
70.80%
Received Amount
25th Percentile
$3,750
$1,563
$2,049
$2,500
$3,749
50th Percentile
$7,550
$4,550
$6,553
$9,000
$10,000
75th Percentile
$10,370
$10,000
$11,553
$12,836
$15,497
Part-time
Enrollment
215
223
228
189
192
Grants/Scholarships Received
73
131
192
133
162
Percent Received
33.95%
58.74%
84.21%
70.37%
84.38%
Received Amount
25th Percentile
$2,015
$1,563
$1,553
$1,725
$2,026
50th Percentile
$4,600
$1,574
$2,303
$3,211
$3,500
75th Percentile
$6,750
$4,032
$4,553
$4,836
$5,562
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of full-time students who received financial aid, 88.15% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 11.53% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 0.32% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 335.19% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 2.47% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
