University of Pittsburgh Law School Tuition and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at University of Pittsburgh Law School is $39,618 for Pennsylvania residents and $50,634 for out-of-state students according to the University of Pittsburgh Law School Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of Pittsburgh Law School' tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $43,678. Compared to public law schools in Pennsylvania, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $53,505.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $21,524 for state residents and $39,890 for out-out-state students at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. The average graduate tuition & fees is $27,064 for state residents and $45,034 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 26.93% higher than undergraduate tuition and 12.44% higher than graduate tuition at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares University of Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh Law School with law schools that have similar tuition between $50K and $55K
2024 University of Pittsburgh Law School Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-State
Out-of-State
University of Pittsburgh Law School
$39,618
$50,634
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 Pittsburgh Law School Tuition & Fees Chart
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at University of Pittsburgh Law School has increased by 6.08% compared to last year. It has increased by 13.69% over the past 6 years from $44,536 to $50,634.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $53,710 with $3,076 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 $52,021, which is $1,387 more than this year.
University of Pittsburgh Law School Tuition Changes Over the Past 5 Years
In-State
Out-of-State
Change %
2018-2019
$34,794
$44,536
-
2019-2020
$35,912
$45,946
3.17%
2020-2021
$35,900
$45,934
-0.03%
2021-2022
$36,966
$47,250
2.86%
2022-2023
$37,090
$47,734
1.02%
2023-2024
$39,618
$50,634
6.08%
University of Pittsburgh Law School Tuition Trends Chart
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at University of Pittsburgh Law School is $57,766 for Pennsylvania residents and $68,782 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 $40,590. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of Pittsburgh Law School's bursar/financial aid page.
University of Pittsburgh Law School Cost of Attendance
Pennsylvania Residents
Out-of-State
Cost of Attendance
$57,766
$68,782
Tuition & Fees
$39,618
$50,634
Room & Board, Transportation
$15,170
Books
$566
Other Expenses
$2,412
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received
$29,574
$40,590
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount
$28,192
LL.M. Tuition
University of Pittsburgh Law School has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $44,078.
In 2023, 95.26% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $28,192 at University of Pittsburgh Law School.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of Pittsburgh Law School is higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Pennsylvania, the received percentage is similar to the average of 87%.
University of Pittsburgh Law School Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent Received
Average Amount
University of Pittsburgh Law School
95.26%
$28,192
All Law Schools
81.23%
$22,897
Public
79.84%
$16,599
Private
82.32%
$27,821
Pennsylvania Law Schools
87.38%
$36,127
Public
96.28%
$41,987
Private
80.26%
$31,438
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 380 enrolled students, 362 students 95.26% received grants and/or scholarships. 4.97% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 57.73% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $37,473 and the 25th percentile amount is $10,383.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Total Enrollment
410
400
387
388
380
Grants/Scholarships Received
343
300
303
301
362
Percent Received
83.66%
75.00%
78.29%
77.58%
95.26%
Received Amount
25th Percentile
$11,000
$15,000
$16,000
$16,000
$10,383
50th Percentile
$20,000
$24,000
$25,000
$28,000
$28,192
75th Percentile
$28,000
$30,000
$34,000
$35,836
$37,473
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 37.29% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 57.73% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 4.97% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 18 out of total 559 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
