Wayne State University Law School Tuition and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at Wayne State University Law School is $37,950 for Michigan residents and $41,388 for out-of-state students according to the Wayne State University Law School Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., Wayne State University Law School' tuition is similar to the average tuition of $43,678. Compared to public law schools in Michigan, its tuition is lower than the average tuition of $55,622.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $15,464 for state residents and $33,158 for out-out-state students at Wayne State University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $20,482 for state residents and $41,820 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 24.82% higher than undergraduate tuition and 1.03% lower than graduate tuition at Wayne State University.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Wayne State 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.
2024 Wayne State University Law School Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-State
Out-of-State
Wayne State University Law School
$37,950
$41,388
All Law Schools
$30,489
$51,002
Public
$30,489
$43,678
Private
$56,676
Michigan Law Schools
$47,577
$51,457
Public
$47,577
$55,622
Private
$47,293
Wayne State University Law School Tuition & Fees Chart
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at Wayne State University Law School has increased by 12.04% compared to last year. It has increased by 15.41% over the past 6 years from $35,861 to $41,388.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $46,369 with $4,981 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 $42,664, which is $1,276 more than this year.
Wayne State University Law School Tuition Changes Over the Past 5 Years
In-State
Out-of-State
Change %
2018-2019
$32,883
$35,861
-
2019-2020
$33,935
$37,008
3.20%
2020-2021
$33,935
$37,008
0.00%
2021-2022
$35,259
$38,452
3.90%
2022-2023
$33,873
$36,942
-3.93%
2023-2024
$37,950
$41,388
12.04%
Wayne State University Law School Tuition Trends Chart
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at Wayne State University Law School is $62,224 for Michigan residents and $65,662 for out-of-state students. 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 $34,662. For detailed costs breakdown, see Wayne State University Law School's bursar/financial aid page.
Wayne State University Law School Cost of Attendance
Michigan Residents
Out-of-State
Cost of Attendance
$62,224
$65,662
Tuition & Fees
$37,950
$41,388
Room & Board, Transportation
$18,980
Books
$2,386
Other Expenses
$2,908
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received
$31,224
$34,662
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount
$31,000
LL.M. Tuition
Wayne State University Law School has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $30,645 for Michiganresidents and $33,413 for out-of-state students.
In 2023, 80.00% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $31,000 at Wayne State University Law School.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Wayne State University Law School is similar to the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Michigan, the received percentage is similar to the average of 80%.
Wayne State University Law School Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent Received
Average Amount
Wayne State University Law School
80.00%
$31,000
All Law Schools
81.23%
$22,897
Public
79.84%
$16,599
Private
82.32%
$27,821
Michigan Law Schools
80.09%
$26,192
Public
87.01%
$30,331
Private
73.17%
$22,054
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 386 enrolled students, 319 students 82.64% received grants and/or scholarships. 54.55% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 27.27% received more than half amount of tuition.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $36,845 and the 25th percentile amount is $20,000. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $29,892 and the 25th percentile amount is $2,000.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Full-time
Enrollment
401
389
348
344
365
Grants/Scholarships Received
334
303
277
273
292
Percent Received
83.29%
77.89%
79.60%
79.36%
80.00%
Received Amount
25th Percentile
$15,000
$15,000
$17,000
$20,000
$20,000
50th Percentile
$21,000
$20,000
$23,530
$26,714
$31,000
75th Percentile
$31,254
$32,825
$30,073
$35,259
$36,845
Part-time
Enrollment
33
30
45
38
21
Grants/Scholarships Received
26
21
28
29
27
Percent Received
78.79%
70.00%
62.22%
76.32%
128.57%
Received Amount
25th Percentile
$5,061
$7,500
$8,000
$8,000
$2,000
50th Percentile
$9,375
$13,125
$15,000
$15,700
$16,800
75th Percentile
$16,750
$20,259
$18,393
$19,916
$29,892
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of full-time students who received financial aid, 17.81% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 27.74% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 54.79% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 192.59% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 22.22% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
