Washington University School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

    2025 Tuition & Fees

    The 2025 tuition & fees at Washington University School of Law is $70,844. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Washington University School of Law' tuition is higher than the average tuition of $58,001. Compared to private law schools in Missouri, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $70,844.

    Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs

    The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $62,982 at Washington University in St Louis. The average graduate tuition & fees is $62,366. The law school tuition is 12.48% higher than undergraduate tuition and 13.59% higher than graduate tuition at Washington University in St Louis.

    Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

    The following table & chart compares Washington 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 Washington University School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition over $70K
    2025 Washington University School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
    In-StateOut-of-State
    Washington University School of Law$70,844
    All Law Schools$31,694$52,416
    Public$31,694$45,208
    Private$58,001
    Missouri Law Schools$25,677$45,062
    Public$25,677$32,171
    Private$70,844
    * Average law school tuition is based on 2024 data because many law schools have not yet announced their 2025 tuition rates.
    Washington University School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

    Washington University School of Law Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

    The tuition & fees at Washington University School of Law has increased by 3.90% compared to last year. It has increased by 14.24% over the past 5 years from $59,300 to $70,844.
    The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $73,604 with $2,760 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 $72,862, which is $2,018 more than this year.
    Washington University School of Law Tuition Trends Chart

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

    The 2025 cost of attendance at Washington University School of Law is $97,601. 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 $52,601.
    Washington University School of Law Cost of Attendance
    Costs
    Cost of Attendance$97,601
    Tuition$70,008
    Fees$836
    On-Campus Living Costs-
    Off-Campus Living Costs$26,757
    At-Home Living Costs-
    COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$52,601
    Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$45,000

    LL.M. Tuition

    Washington University School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $67,744.
    Washington University School of Law LL.M. Tuition
    Cost
    Tuition & Fees$67,744
    Room & Board$16,470
    Books$1,500
    Other Expenses$6,000
    Cost of Attendance$91,714
    Data Source: Washington University School of Law Bursar/Financial Office, ABA (American Bar Association), IPEDS data center
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