Washington College of Law Tuition and Financial Aid
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at Washington College of Law is $65,556 according to the Washington College of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Washington College of Law' tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in District of Columbia, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $62,632.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $56,543 at American University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $33,239. The law school tuition is 15.94% higher than undergraduate tuition and 97.23% higher than graduate tuition at American University.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Washington College 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.
2025 Washington College of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-State
Out-of-State
Washington College of Law
$65,556
All Law Schools
$30,489
$51,002
Public
$30,489
$43,678
Private
$56,676
District of Columbia Law Schools
$13,438
$56,506
Public
$13,438
$25,873
Private
$62,632
* Average law school tuition is based on 2024 data because many law schools have not yet announced their 2025 tuition rates.
Washington College of Law Tuition & Fees Chart
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at Washington College of Law has increased by 3.91% compared to last year. It has increased by 15.57% over the past 7 years from $56,724 to $65,556.
The 2026 estimated tuition & fees is $68,121 with $2,565 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 $67,597, which is $2,041 more than this year.
Washington College of Law Tuition Changes Over the Past 5 Years
Tuition & Fees
Change %
2018-2019
$56,724
-
2019-2020
$57,836
1.96%
2020-2021
$59,959
3.67%
2021-2022
$58,970
-1.65%
2022-2023
$60,994
3.43%
2023-2024
$63,088
3.43%
2024-2025
$65,556
3.91%
Washington College of Law Tuition Trends Chart
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2025 cost of attendance at Washington College of Law is $96,710. 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 $56,710. For detailed costs breakdown, see Washington College of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
Washington College of Law Cost of Attendance
Costs
Cost of Attendance
$96,710
Tuition & Fees
$65,556
Room & Board, Transportation
$27,398
Books
$2,100
Other Expenses
$1,656
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received
$56,710
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount
$40,000
LL.M. Tuition
Washington College of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $63,088.
In 2023, 71.82% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $40,000 at Washington College of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Washington College of Law is lower than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in District of Columbia, the received percentage is similar to the average of 73%.
Washington College of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent Received
Average Amount
Washington College of Law
71.82%
$40,000
All Law Schools
81.23%
$22,897
Public
79.84%
$16,599
Private
82.32%
$27,821
District of Columbia Law Schools
73.43%
$25,230
Public
77.44%
$8,292
Private
72.63%
$28,618
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 1,167 enrolled students, 827 students 70.87% received grants and/or scholarships. 14.99% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 64.21% received more than half amount of tuition.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $40,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $32,000. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $32,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $30,000.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Full-time
Enrollment
1,097
1,025
933
911
976
Grants/Scholarships Received
664
773
771
717
701
Percent Received
60.53%
75.41%
82.64%
78.70%
71.82%
Received Amount
25th Percentile
$25,000
$25,000
$25,000
$30,000
$32,000
50th Percentile
$30,000
$30,000
$35,000
$40,000
$40,000
75th Percentile
$35,000
$35,000
$40,000
$40,000
$40,000
Part-time
Enrollment
219
217
205
202
191
Grants/Scholarships Received
130
144
140
142
126
Percent Received
59.36%
66.36%
68.29%
70.30%
65.97%
Received Amount
25th Percentile
$25,000
$25,000
$30,000
$30,000
$30,000
50th Percentile
$30,000
$30,000
$30,000
$30,000
$32,000
75th Percentile
$30,000
$30,000
$31,000
$32,000
$32,000
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of full-time students who received financial aid, 21.97% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 62.48% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 15.55% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 122.22% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 73.81% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
