The George Washington University Law School Tuition and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at The George Washington University Law School is $69,740 according to the The George Washington University Law School Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., The George Washington University Law School' tuition is higher than the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in District of Columbia, its tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $62,632.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $64,798 at George Washington University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $35,154. The law school tuition is 7.63% higher than undergraduate tuition and 98.38% higher than graduate tuition at George Washington University.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares The George Washington University Law School'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 The George Washington University Law School with law schools that have similar tuition between $65K and $70K
2024 The George Washington University Law School Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-State
Out-of-State
The George Washington University Law School
$69,740
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
The George Washington University Law School Tuition & Fees Chart
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at The George Washington University Law School has increased by 3.50% compared to last year. It has increased by 14.72% over the past 6 years from $60,790 to $69,740.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $72,183 with $2,443 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 $71,794, which is $2,054 more than this year.
The George Washington University Law School Tuition Changes Over the Past 5 Years
Tuition & Fees
Change %
2018-2019
$60,790
-
2019-2020
$63,205
3.97%
2020-2021
$63,205
0.00%
2021-2022
$65,420
3.50%
2022-2023
$67,380
3.00%
2023-2024
$69,740
3.50%
The George Washington University Law School Tuition Trends Chart
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at The George Washington University Law School is $100,000. 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 $75,000. For detailed costs breakdown, see The George Washington University Law School's bursar/financial aid page.
The George Washington University Law School Cost of Attendance
Costs
Cost of Attendance
$100,000
Tuition & Fees
$69,740
Room & Board, Transportation
$25,060
Books
$2,100
Other Expenses
$3,100
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received
$75,000
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount
$25,000
LL.M. Tuition
The George Washington University Law School has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $58,800.
The George Washington University Law School LL.M. Tuition
In 2023, 80.48% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $25,000 at The George Washington University Law School.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at The George Washington University Law School is similar to the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in District of Columbia, the received percentage is similar to the average of 73%.
The George Washington University Law School Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent Received
Average Amount
The George Washington University Law School
80.48%
$25,000
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 1,700 enrolled students, 1,332 students 78.35% received grants and/or scholarships. 2.93% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 13.14% received more than half amount of tuition.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $30,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $19,000. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $23,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $13,000.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Full-time
Enrollment
1,367
1,416
1,614
1,544
1,583
Grants/Scholarships Received
1,106
1,176
1,308
1,263
1,274
Percent Received
80.91%
83.05%
81.04%
81.80%
80.48%
Received Amount
25th Percentile
$18,000
$18,000
$16,000
$17,000
$19,000
50th Percentile
$25,000
$30,000
$25,000
$23,000
$25,000
75th Percentile
$35,000
$35,000
$35,000
$30,000
$30,000
Part-time
Enrollment
164
146
117
119
117
Grants/Scholarships Received
59
51
75
54
58
Percent Received
35.98%
34.93%
64.10%
45.38%
49.57%
Received Amount
25th Percentile
$10,000
$10,000
$9,500
$13,000
$13,000
50th Percentile
$16,000
$16,000
$16,000
$17,500
$17,000
75th Percentile
$25,000
$25,000
$22,688
$25,000
$23,000
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of full-time students who received financial aid, 84.22% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 13.11% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 2.59% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 1,850.00% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 13.79% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
