University of Pennsylvania Law School Tuition and Financial Aid

    2024 Tuition & Fees

    The 2024 tuition & fees at University of Pennsylvania Law School is $76,934 according to the University of Pennsylvania Law School Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., University of Pennsylvania Law School' tuition is much higher than the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in Pennsylvania, its tuition is higher than the average tuition of $60,921.

    Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs

    The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $66,104 at University of Pennsylvania. The average graduate tuition & fees is $46,034. The law school tuition is 16.38% higher than undergraduate tuition and 67.12% higher than graduate tuition at University of Pennsylvania.

    Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

    The following table & chart compares University of Pennsylvania 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 University of Pennsylvania Law School with law schools that have similar tuition over $70K
    2024 University of Pennsylvania Law School Tuition & Fees and Comparison
    In-StateOut-of-State
    University of Pennsylvania Law School$76,934
    All Law Schools$30,489$51,002
    Public$30,489$43,678
    Private$56,676
    Pennsylvania Law Schools$46,777$57,625
    Public$46,777$53,505
    Private$60,921
    University of Pennsylvania Law School Tuition & Fees Chart

    Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

    The tuition & fees at University of Pennsylvania Law School has increased by 5.38% compared to last year. It has increased by 15.88% over the past 6 years from $66,390 to $76,934.
    The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $81,071 with $4,137 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 $79,378, which is $2,444 more than this year.
    University of Pennsylvania Law School Tuition Trends Chart

    Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses

    The 2024 cost of attendance at University of Pennsylvania Law School is $101,722. 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 $61,722. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of Pennsylvania Law School's bursar/financial aid page.
    University of Pennsylvania Law School Cost of Attendance
    Costs
    Cost of Attendance$101,722
    Tuition & Fees$76,934
    Room & Board, Transportation$20,504
    Books$2,500
    Other Expenses$1,784
    COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$61,722
    Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$40,000
    Data Source: University of Pennsylvania Law School Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center

    Financial Aid Statistics

    Grants and Scholarships Received

    In 2023, 53.59% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $40,000 at University of Pennsylvania Law School.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of Pennsylvania Law School is much lower than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Pennsylvania, the received percentage is much lower than the average of 87%.
    University of Pennsylvania Law School Grants/Scholarships Received
    Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
    University of Pennsylvania Law School53.59%$40,000
    All Law Schools81.23%$22,897
    Public79.84%$16,599
    Private82.32%$27,821
    Pennsylvania Law Schools87.38%$36,127
    Public96.28%$41,987
    Private80.26%$31,438

    Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile

    For 808 enrolled students, 433 students 53.59% received grants and/or scholarships. 23.56% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 37.88% received more than half amount of tuition.
    For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $57,169 and the 25th percentile amount is $29,601.
    The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
    20192020202120222023
    Total Enrollment755772767824808
    Grants/Scholarships Received398421453453433
    Percent Received52.72%54.53%59.06%54.98%53.59%
    Received Amount
    25th Percentile$14,000$15,000$15,000$23,759$29,601
    50th Percentile$25,000$25,000$25,692$36,000$40,000
    75th Percentile$37,000$38,761$40,000$48,576$57,169

    How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

    Of those who received financial aid, 38.57% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 37.88% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
    In special, 23.56% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 102 out of total 1,048 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
    How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
    20192020202120222023
    Number Received398421453453433
    Half or Less than Tuition61.81%65.56%59.60%45.47%38.57%
    Half to Full Tuition26.38%20.90%28.26%37.75%37.88%
    Full Tuition10.80%12.11%11.04%15.67%23.33%
    More than Full Tuition1.01%1.43%1.10%1.10%0.23%
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