Washington University School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at Washington University School of Law is $67,744 according to the Washington University School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Washington University School of Law' tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in Missouri, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $67,744.
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 7.56% higher than undergraduate tuition and 8.62% 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 between $65K and $70K
2024 Washington University School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-State
Out-of-State
Washington University School of Law
$67,744
All Law Schools
$30,489
$51,002
Public
$30,489
$43,678
Private
$56,676
Missouri Law Schools
$24,199
$42,814
Public
$24,199
$30,349
Private
$67,744
Washington University School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart
Law School 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 18.26% over the past 6 years from $57,285 to $67,744.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $70,383 with $2,639 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 $70,218, which is $2,474 more than this year.
Washington University School of Law Tuition Changes Over the Past 5 Years
Tuition & Fees
Change %
2018-2019
$57,285
-
2019-2020
$59,300
3.52%
2020-2021
$61,162
3.14%
2021-2022
$63,204
3.34%
2022-2023
$65,204
3.16%
2023-2024
$67,744
3.90%
Washington University School of Law Tuition Trends Chart
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at Washington University School of Law is $91,714. 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 $49,714. For detailed costs breakdown, see Washington University School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
Washington University School of Law Cost of Attendance
Costs
Cost of Attendance
$91,714
Tuition & Fees
$67,744
Room & Board, Transportation
$16,470
Books
$1,500
Other Expenses
$6,000
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received
$49,714
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount
$42,000
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.
In 2023, 96.54% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $42,000 at Washington University School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Washington University School of Law is higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Missouri, the received percentage is slightly higher than the average of 87%.
Washington University School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent Received
Average Amount
Washington University School of Law
96.54%
$42,000
All Law Schools
81.23%
$22,897
Public
79.84%
$16,599
Private
82.32%
$27,821
Missouri Law Schools
86.88%
$23,600
Public
82.05%
$14,400
Private
96.54%
$42,000
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 780 enrolled students, 753 students 96.54% received grants and/or scholarships. 19.92% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 65.74% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $55,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $36,000.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Total Enrollment
728
722
724
744
780
Grants/Scholarships Received
667
677
686
710
753
Percent Received
91.62%
93.77%
94.75%
95.43%
96.54%
Received Amount
25th Percentile
$25,000
$34,000
$34,000
$35,000
$36,000
50th Percentile
$40,000
$45,000
$42,000
$40,000
$42,000
75th Percentile
$56,810
$58,800
$60,900
$54,750
$55,000
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 14.34% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 65.74% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 19.92% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 150 out of total 1,341 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
