Vanderbilt University Law School Tuition and Financial Aid
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at Vanderbilt University Law School is $75,440. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Vanderbilt University Law School' tuition is higher than the average tuition of $58,690. Compared to private law schools in Tennessee, its tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $65,900.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $63,946 at Vanderbilt University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $56,128. The law school tuition is 17.97% higher than undergraduate tuition and 34.41% higher than graduate tuition at Vanderbilt University.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Vanderbilt University 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 Vanderbilt University Law School with law schools that have similar tuition over $70K
2025 Vanderbilt University Law School Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-State
Out-of-State
Vanderbilt University Law School
$75,440
All Law Schools
$32,329
$53,320
Public
$32,329
$45,874
Private
$58,690
Tennessee Law Schools
$20,608
$49,332
Public
$20,608
$32,763
Private
$65,900
* Average law school tuition is based on 2024 data because many law schools have not yet announced their 2025 tuition rates.
Vanderbilt University Law School Tuition & Fees Chart
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at Vanderbilt University Law School has increased by 4.51% compared to last year. It has increased by 25.63% over the past 6 years from $60,050 to $75,440.
The 2026 estimated tuition & fees is $78,843 with $3,403 increase, if the this year's increase rate is applied. Based on the average increase rate over past 5 years, the 2026 estimated tuition & fees is $79,307, which is $3,867 more than this year.
Vanderbilt University Law School Tuition Changes Over the Past 5 Years
Tuition
Fees
Change %
2020-2021
$62,230
$1,342
-
2021-2022
$64,284
$2,058
4.36%
2022-2023
$66,696
$2,120
3.73%
2023-2024
$69,998
$2,186
4.89%
2024-2025
$73,148
$2,292
4.51%
Vanderbilt University Law School Tuition Trends Chart
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2025 cost of attendance at Vanderbilt University Law School is $109,809. 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 $77,809.
Vanderbilt University Law School Cost of Attendance
Costs
Cost of Attendance
$109,809
Tuition
$73,148
Fees
$2,292
On-Campus Living Costs
$34,369
Off-Campus Living Costs
$34,369
At-Home Living Costs
$34,369
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received
$77,809
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount
$32,000
LL.M. Tuition
Vanderbilt University Law School has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $72,184.
