Villanova University School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

    2025 Tuition & Fees

    The 2025 tuition & fees at Villanova University School of Law is $58,615 according to the Villanova University School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Villanova University School of Law' tuition is similar to the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in Pennsylvania, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $60,921.

    Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs

    The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $64,701 at Villanova University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $21,361. The law school tuition is 9.41% lower than undergraduate tuition and 174.40% higher than graduate tuition at Villanova University.

    Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

    The following table & chart compares Villanova University 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 Villanova University School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $55K and $60K
    2025 Villanova University School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
    In-StateOut-of-State
    Villanova University School of Law$58,615
    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
    * Average law school tuition is based on 2024 data because many law schools have not yet announced their 2025 tuition rates.
    Villanova University School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

    Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

    The tuition & fees at Villanova University School of Law has increased by 4.27% compared to last year. It has increased by 30.10% over the past 7 years from $45,053 to $58,615.
    The 2026 estimated tuition & fees is $61,117 with $2,502 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 $62,144, which is $3,529 more than this year.
    Villanova University School of Law Tuition Trends Chart

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

    The 2025 cost of attendance at Villanova University School of Law is $82,272. 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 $47,272. For detailed costs breakdown, see Villanova University School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
    Villanova University School of Law Cost of Attendance
    Costs
    Cost of Attendance$82,272
    Tuition & Fees$58,615
    Room & Board, Transportation$20,234
    Books$1,523
    Other Expenses$1,900
    COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$47,272
    Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$35,000

    LL.M. Tuition

    Villanova University School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $38,400.
    Villanova University School of Law LL.M. Tuition
    Cost
    Tuition & Fees$38,400
    Room & Board$20,234
    Books$1,523
    Other Expenses$1,900
    Cost of Attendance$62,057
    Data Source: Villanova University School of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center, https://www1.villanova.edu/university/law/admissions/financial-aid/tuition-costs.html

    Financial Aid Statistics

    Grants and Scholarships Received

    In 2023, 88.97% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $35,000 at Villanova University School of Law.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Villanova University School of Law is slightly higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Pennsylvania, the received percentage is similar to the average of 87%.
    Villanova University School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
    Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
    Villanova University School of Law88.97%$35,000
    All Law Schools81.23%$22,897
    Public79.84%$16,599
    Private82.32%$27,821
    Pennsylvania Law Schools87.38%$36,127
    Public96.28%$41,987
    Private80.26%$31,438

    Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile

    For 562 enrolled students, 500 students 88.97% received grants and/or scholarships. 0.60% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 71.60% received more than half amount of tuition.
    For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $44,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $24,000.
    The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
    20192020202120222023
    Total Enrollment565527536580562
    Grants/Scholarships Received428402434497500
    Percent Received75.75%76.28%80.97%85.69%88.97%
    Received Amount
    25th Percentile$23,000$20,000$20,000$20,000$24,000
    50th Percentile$40,000$36,000$35,000$35,000$35,000
    75th Percentile$44,640$44,640$44,000$44,000$44,000

    How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

    Of those who received financial aid, 27.80% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 71.60% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
    In special, 0.60% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 3 out of total 777 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
    How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
    20192020202120222023
    Number Received428402434497500
    Half or Less than Tuition21.96%28.86%27.88%28.77%27.80%
    Half to Full Tuition32.71%37.56%48.85%52.31%71.60%
    Full Tuition45.33%33.33%23.27%18.71%0.00%
    More than Full Tuition0.00%0.25%0.00%0.20%0.60%
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