University of Dayton School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at University of Dayton School of Law is $38,843 according to the University of Dayton School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., University of Dayton School of Law' tuition is much lower than the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in Ohio, its tuition is slightly lower than the average tuition of $44,506.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $47,600 at University of Dayton. The average graduate tuition & fees is $19,040. The law school tuition is 18.4% lower than undergraduate tuition and 104.01% higher than graduate tuition at University of Dayton.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares University of Dayton 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.
2024 University of Dayton School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-State
Out-of-State
University of Dayton School of Law
$38,843
All Law Schools
$30,489
$51,002
Public
$30,489
$43,678
Private
$56,676
Ohio Law Schools
$27,893
$37,574
Public
$27,893
$32,029
Private
$44,506
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at University of Dayton School of Law has increased by 3.96% compared to last year. It has increased by 9.11% over the past 6 years from $35,600 to $38,843.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $40,381 with $1,538 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 $39,551, which is $708 more than this year.
University of Dayton School of Law Tuition Changes Over the Past 5 Years
Tuition & Fees
Change %
2018-2019
$35,600
-
2019-2020
$35,263
-0.95%
2020-2021
$36,133
2.47%
2021-2022
$36,133
0.00%
2022-2023
$37,364
3.41%
2023-2024
$38,843
3.96%
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at University of Dayton School of Law is $57,343. 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 $23,343. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of Dayton School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
University of Dayton School of Law Cost of Attendance
Costs
Cost of Attendance
$57,343
Tuition & Fees
$38,843
Room & Board, Transportation
$17,000
Books
$1,500
Other Expenses
-
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received
$23,343
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount
$34,000
LL.M. Tuition
University of Dayton School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $32,008.
In 2023, 93.10% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $34,000 at University of Dayton School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of Dayton School of Law is higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Ohio, the received percentage is similar to the average of 91%.
University of Dayton School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent Received
Average Amount
University of Dayton School of Law
93.10%
$34,000
All Law Schools
81.23%
$22,897
Public
79.84%
$16,599
Private
82.32%
$27,821
Ohio Law Schools
90.90%
$21,773
Public
86.00%
$16,201
Private
97.02%
$28,738
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 383 enrolled students, 363 students 94.78% received grants and/or scholarships. 6.61% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 79.34% received more than half amount of tuition.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $37,946 and the 25th percentile amount is $30,000. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $21,819 and the 25th percentile amount is $13,728.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Full-time
Enrollment
244
244
367
271
261
Grants/Scholarships Received
206
207
254
249
243
Percent Received
84.43%
84.84%
69.21%
91.88%
93.10%
Received Amount
25th Percentile
$13,000
$15,500
$20,000
$27,000
$30,000
50th Percentile
$28,000
$29,000
$32,000
$33,000
$34,000
75th Percentile
$33,000
$33,796
$34,500
$35,873
$37,946
Part-time
Enrollment
0
20
48
81
122
Grants/Scholarships Received
0
20
52
80
120
Percent Received
-
100.00%
108.33%
98.77%
98.36%
Received Amount
25th Percentile
-
$5,454
$11,818
$13,728
$13,728
50th Percentile
-
$7,272
$14,546
$15,546
$16,454
75th Percentile
-
$10,910
$16,364
$21,819
$21,819
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of full-time students who received financial aid, 17.28% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 79.84% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 9.88% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 35.00% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 78.33% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships