University of California College of the Law, San Francisco Tuition and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at University of California College of the Law, San Francisco is $48,273 for California residents and $55,207 for out-of-state students according to the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of California College of the Law, San Francisco' tuition is higher than the average tuition of $43,678. Compared to public law schools in California, its tuition is slightly lower than the average tuition of $67,397.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares University of California College of the Law, San Francisco'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 University of California College of the Law, San Francisco with law schools that have similar tuition between $55K and $60K
2024 University of California College of the Law, San Francisco Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-State
Out-of-State
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
$48,273
$55,207
All Law Schools
$30,489
$51,002
Public
$30,489
$43,678
Private
$56,676
California Law Schools
$56,178
$64,018
Public
$56,178
$67,397
Private
$62,718
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco Tuition & Fees Chart
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at University of California College of the Law, San Francisco has increased by 5.25% compared to last year. It has increased by 0.36% over the past 6 years from $55,010 to $55,207.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $58,104 with $2,897 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 $55,247, which is $40 more than this year.
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco Tuition Changes Over the Past 5 Years
In-State
Out-of-State
Change %
2018-2019
$49,010
$55,010
-
2019-2020
$49,538
$55,538
0.96%
2020-2021
$49,758
$49,758
-10.41%
2021-2022
$49,930
$55,930
12.40%
2022-2023
$46,034
$52,454
-6.21%
2023-2024
$48,273
$55,207
5.25%
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco Tuition Trends Chart
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at University of California College of the Law, San Francisco is $77,445 for California residents and $84,379 for out-of-state students. 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 $64,379. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of California College of the Law, San Francisco's bursar/financial aid page.
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco Cost of Attendance
California Residents
Out-of-State
Cost of Attendance
$77,445
$84,379
Tuition & Fees
$48,273
$55,207
Room & Board, Transportation
$24,979
Books
$1,496
Other Expenses
$2,697
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received
$57,445
$64,379
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount
$20,000
LL.M. Tuition
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $54,609.
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco LL.M. Tuition
In 2023, 86.67% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $20,000 at University of California College of the Law, San Francisco.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of California College of the Law, San Francisco is slightly higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in California, the received percentage is slightly higher than the average of 79%.
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent Received
Average Amount
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
86.67%
$20,000
All Law Schools
81.23%
$22,897
Public
79.84%
$16,599
Private
82.32%
$27,821
California Law Schools
78.73%
$31,683
Public
90.23%
$23,930
Private
74.30%
$34,665
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 1,125 enrolled students, 975 students 86.67% received grants and/or scholarships. 1.44% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 20.92% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $25,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $10,000.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Total Enrollment
932
945
989
1,087
1,125
Grants/Scholarships Received
843
827
873
954
975
Percent Received
90.45%
87.51%
88.27%
87.76%
86.67%
Received Amount
25th Percentile
$12,500
$10,000
$8,300
$10,000
$10,000
50th Percentile
$20,000
$20,000
$15,300
$15,000
$20,000
75th Percentile
$30,000
$30,000
$30,000
$25,000
$25,000
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 77.64% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 20.92% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 1.44% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 14 out of total 1,185 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
