St. John's University School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at St. John's University School of Law is $72,630 according to the St. John's University School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., St. John's University School of Law' tuition is higher than the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in New York, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $67,464.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $49,911 at St. John's University-New York. The average graduate tuition & fees is $34,246. The law school tuition is 45.52% higher than undergraduate tuition and 112.08% higher than graduate tuition at St. John's University-New York.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares St. John's 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 St. John's University School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition over $70K
2025 St. John's University School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-State
Out-of-State
St. John's University School of Law
$72,630
All Law Schools
$30,489
$51,002
Public
$30,489
$43,678
Private
$56,676
New York Law Schools
$23,781
$62,943
Public
$23,781
$31,296
Private
$67,464
* Average law school tuition is based on 2024 data because many law schools have not yet announced their 2025 tuition rates.
St. John's University School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at St. John's University School of Law has increased by 1.35% compared to last year. It has increased by 22.11% over the past 7 years from $59,480 to $72,630.
The 2026 estimated tuition & fees is $73,609 with $979 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 $75,841, which is $3,211 more than this year.
St. John's University School of Law Tuition Changes Over the Past 5 Years
Tuition & Fees
Change %
2018-2019
$59,480
-
2019-2020
$61,550
3.48%
2020-2021
$64,442
4.70%
2021-2022
$66,672
3.46%
2022-2023
$68,992
3.48%
2023-2024
$71,664
3.87%
2024-2025
$72,630
1.35%
St. John's University School of Law Tuition Trends Chart
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2025 cost of attendance at St. John's University School of Law is $102,374. 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 $34,574. For detailed costs breakdown, see St. John's University School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
St. John's University School of Law Cost of Attendance
Costs
Cost of Attendance
$102,374
Tuition & Fees
$72,630
Room & Board, Transportation
$25,106
Books
$2,710
Other Expenses
$1,928
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received
$34,574
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount
$67,800
LL.M. Tuition
St. John's University School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $68,280.
In 2023, 76.53% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $67,800 at St. John's University School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at St. John's University School of Law is slightly lower than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in New York, the received percentage is similar to the average of 84%.
St. John's University School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent Received
Average Amount
St. John's University School of Law
76.53%
$67,800
All Law Schools
81.23%
$22,897
Public
79.84%
$16,599
Private
82.32%
$27,821
New York Law Schools
84.12%
$29,590
Public
82.87%
$5,473
Private
84.30%
$33,036
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 762 enrolled students, 580 students 76.12% received grants and/or scholarships.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $67,800 and the 25th percentile amount is $33,675. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $50,850 and the 25th percentile amount is $24,000.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Full-time
Enrollment
687
717
714
748
737
Grants/Scholarships Received
506
486
514
560
564
Percent Received
73.65%
67.78%
71.99%
74.87%
76.53%
Received Amount
25th Percentile
$29,540
$30,575
$31,645
$35,000
$33,675
50th Percentile
$50,000
$58,075
$63,290
$65,500
$67,800
75th Percentile
$59,080
$61,150
$63,290
$65,500
$67,800
Part-time
Enrollment
56
45
29
19
25
Grants/Scholarships Received
29
24
21
15
16
Percent Received
51.79%
53.33%
72.41%
78.95%
64.00%
Received Amount
25th Percentile
$22,160
$20,875
$17,500
$15,000
$24,000
50th Percentile
$35,000
$38,223
$32,000
$26,250
$35,000
75th Percentile
$44,320
$45,870
$47,480
$45,020
$50,850
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of full-time students who received financial aid, 29.79% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 70.21% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 1,050.00% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 68.75% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
