University of South Carolina School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 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 according to the University of South Carolina School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of South Carolina School of Law' tuition is similar to the average tuition of $43,678.

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
2024 University of South Carolina School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-StateOut-of-State
University of South Carolina School of Law$23,722$41,500
All Law Schools$30,489$51,002
Public$30,489$43,678
Private$56,676
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 6 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 $39,699, which is - more than this year.
University of South Carolina School of Law Tuition Trends Chart

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

The 2024 cost of attendance at University of South Carolina School of Law is $47,546 for South Carolina residents and $65,324 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 $56,262. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of South Carolina School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
University of South Carolina School of Law Cost of Attendance
South Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State
Cost of Attendance$47,546$65,324
Tuition & Fees$23,722$41,500
Room & Board, Transportation$18,126
Books$1,390
Other Expenses$4,308
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$38,484$56,262
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$9,062

Financial Aid Statistics

Grants and Scholarships Received

In 2023, 100.95% 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 much higher than the average percentage of 81.23%.
University of South Carolina School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
University of South Carolina School of Law100.95%$9,062
All Law Schools81.23%$22,897
Public79.84%$16,599
Private82.32%$27,821

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
20192020202120222023
Total Enrollment630633635633635
Grants/Scholarships Received443457478505635
Percent Received70.32%72.20%75.28%79.78%100.00%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$6,000$6,000$5,000$4,000$4,000
50th Percentile$18,000$23,042$17,750$11,521$9,062
75th Percentile$22,622$23,042$23,042$24,542$12,000

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
20192020202120222023
Number Received443457478505635
Half or Less than Tuition93.00%89.72%88.70%84.16%73.54%
Half to Full Tuition6.77%10.28%11.09%15.84%6.93%
Full Tuition0.23%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
More than Full Tuition0.00%0.00%0.21%0.00%0.00%