University of South Carolina School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at University of South Carolina School of Law is $23,722 for South Carolina residents and $41,500 for out-of-state students. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of South Carolina School of Law' tuition is similar to the average tuition of $45,874.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,688 for state residents and $34,943 for out-out-state students at University of South Carolina-Columbia. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,774 for state residents and $30,160 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 18.76% higher than undergraduate tuition and 37.60% higher than graduate tuition at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares University of South Carolina 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 South Carolina School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $40K and $45K
2025 University of South Carolina School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-State
Out-of-State
University of South Carolina School of Law
$23,722
$41,500
All Law Schools
$32,329
$53,417
Public
$32,329
$45,874
Private
$58,910
* Average law school tuition is based on 2024 data because many law schools have not yet announced their 2025 tuition rates.
University of South Carolina School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at University of South Carolina School of Law is same as last year. It has not risen in the past changed over past 5 years.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $41,500 without 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 $39,581, which is - more than this year.
University of South Carolina School of Law Tuition Changes Over the Past 5 Years
In-State
Out-of-State
Change %
Tuition
Fees
Tuition
Fees
2020-2021
$9,653
$2,583
$24,661
$3,079
-
2021-2022
$9,653
$2,583
$24,661
$3,079
0.00%
2022-2023
$18,556
$5,166
$35,342
$6,158
49.60%
2023-2024
$18,556
$5,166
$35,342
$6,158
0.00%
2024-2025
$20,322
$3,400
$38,100
$3,400
0.00%
University of South Carolina 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 South Carolina School of Law is $48,318 for South Carolina residents and $66,096 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 $57,034.
University of South Carolina School of Law Cost of Attendance
In 2024, 83.69% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $9,062 at University of South Carolina School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of South Carolina School of Law is similar to the average percentage of 81.06%.
University of South Carolina School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent Received
Average Amount
University of South Carolina School of Law
83.69%
$9,062
All Law Schools
81.06%
$23,746
Public
78.73%
$18,006
Private
82.88%
$28,194
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 635 enrolled students, 635 students 100.00% received grants and/or scholarships.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $12,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $4,000.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Total Enrollment
633
635
633
635
601
Grants/Scholarships Received
457
478
505
635
503
Percent Received
72.20%
75.28%
79.78%
100.00%
83.69%
Received Amount
25th Percentile
$6,000
$5,000
$4,000
$4,000
$6,000
50th Percentile
$23,042
$17,750
$11,521
$9,062
$9,062
75th Percentile
$23,042
$23,042
$24,542
$12,000
$14,000
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 73.54% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 6.93% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
