University of San Diego School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

    2025 Tuition & Fees

    The 2025 tuition & fees at University of San Diego School of Law is $65,191. Compared to private law schools in U.S., University of San Diego School of Law' tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $58,690. Compared to private law schools in California, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $64,608.

    Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs

    The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $56,444 at University of San Diego. The average graduate tuition & fees is $29,328. The law school tuition is 15.50% higher than undergraduate tuition and 122.28% higher than graduate tuition at University of San Diego.

    Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

    The following table & chart compares University of San Diego 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.
    You can compare University of San Diego School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $65K and $70K
    2025 University of San Diego School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
    In-StateOut-of-State
    University of San Diego School of Law$65,191
    All Law Schools$32,329$53,320
    Public$32,329$45,874
    Private$58,690
    California Law Schools$58,440$66,126
    Public$58,440$69,770
    Private$64,608
    * Average law school tuition is based on 2024 data because many law schools have not yet announced their 2025 tuition rates.
    University of San Diego School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

    Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

    The tuition & fees at University of San Diego School of Law has increased by 3.48% compared to last year. It has increased by 11.06% over the past 5 years from $56,711 to $65,191.
    The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $67,462 with $2,271 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 $66,633, which is $1,442 more than this year.
    University of San Diego School of Law Tuition Trends Chart

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

    The 2025 cost of attendance at University of San Diego School of Law is $103,961. 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 $71,961.
    University of San Diego School of Law Cost of Attendance
    Costs
    Cost of Attendance$103,961
    Tuition$64,690
    Fees$501
    On-Campus Living Costs$38,770
    Off-Campus Living Costs$38,770
    At-Home Living Costs$20,823
    COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$71,961
    Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$32,000

    LL.M. Tuition

    University of San Diego School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $51,106.
    University of San Diego School of Law LL.M. Tuition
    Cost
    Tuition & Fees$51,106
    Room & Board$23,581
    Books$1,938
    Other Expenses$4,320
    Cost of Attendance$80,945
    Data Source: University of San Diego School of Law Bursar/Financial Office, ABA (American Bar Association), IPEDS data center
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