Cooley Law School Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2027 Tuition & Fees
Cooley Law School 2027 Tuition & Fees is $52,900. Cooley Law School's tuition is slightly lower than the national average ($61,794) for private law schools in the United States. Compared to other private law schools in Michigan, Cooley Law School's tuition is similar to the state average ($51,524).
You can check tuition & other costs trends at Cooley Law School Tuition & Fees Trends page.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Cooley 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.
You can compare Cooley Law School with law schools that have similar tuition between $50K and $55K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooley Law School | $52,900 | |
| All Law Schools | $33,157 | $55,459 |
| Public | $33,157 | $47,209 |
| Private | $61,794 | |
| Michigan Law Schools | $54,290 | $56,985 |
| Public | $54,290 | $62,445 |
| Private | $51,524 | |
1 2027 tuition based on published amounts by Cooley Law School Financial Aid / Bursar.
2 2026 tuition based on ABA data.
Cooley Law School Tuition Changes Since 2020
The tuition & fees at Cooley Law School has increased by 12.84% compared to last year. It has increased by 1.20% over the past 8 years from $50,790 to $52,900.
The 2028 estimated tuition & fees is $59,692 with $6,792 increase, if the this year's increase rate (12.84%) is applied. Based on the average increase rate (1.20%) since 2020, the 2028 estimated tuition & fees is $53,533, which is $633 more than this year.
| Year | Tuition & Fees | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | $50,790 | - |
| 2021-2022 | $41,290 | - |
| 2022-2023 | $41,290 | - |
| 2023-2024 | $44,140 | ▲6.90% |
| 2024-2025 | $46,240 | ▲4.76% |
| 2025-2026 | $46,880 | ▲1.38% |
| 2026-2027 | $52,900 | ▲12.84% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
For 2027, the estimated cost of attendance (COA) at Cooley Law School is $76,852. This comprehensive figure covers tuition, mandatory fees, housing, books and supplies, transportation, and general living expenses. However, optional charges such as health insurance, loan origination fees, and specific exam costs may not be included.
On average, Harvard Law School awards $13,746 in financial aid per student. By factoring in these institutional grants and scholarships, the net cost of attendance drops to$63,106.
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $76,852 |
| Tuition | $46,240 |
| Fees | $640 |
| On-Campus Living Costs | - |
| Off-Campus Living Costs | $29,972 |
| At-Home Living Costs | $29,972 |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $63,106 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $13,746 |
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2026, 45.40% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $13,746 at Cooley Law School.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Cooley Law School is much lower than the average percentage of 80.58%. Compared to law schools in Michigan, the received percentage is much lower than the average of 79%.
You can check financial aid trends at Cooley Law School Financial Aid Trends page.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooley Law School | 45.40% | $13,746 |
| All Law Schools | 80.58% | $24,147 |
| Public | 79.05% | $18,032 |
| Private | 81.76% | $28,843 |
| Michigan Law Schools | 78.74% | $29,450 |
| Public | 89.76% | $33,879 |
| Private | 67.73% | $25,021 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 457 enrolled students, 260 students 56.89% received grants and/or scholarships. 2.31% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 22.69% received more than half amount of tuition.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $23,463 and the 25th percentile amount is $9,279. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $14,220 and the 25th percentile amount is $4,635.
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | ||||||
| Enrollment | 227 | 263 | 154 | 106 | 149 | 163 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 214 | 209 | 146 | 71 | 90 | 74 |
| Percent Received | 94.27% | 79.47% | 94.81% | 66.98% | 60.40% | 45.40% |
| Received Amount | ||||||
| 25th Percentile | $9,456 | $5,364 | $6,017 | $7,726 | $9,120 | $9,279 |
| 50th Percentile | $20,797 | $13,750 | $12,857 | $11,886 | $14,250 | $13,746 |
| 75th Percentile | $53,560 | $33,000 | $24,751 | $18,396 | $22,572 | $23,463 |
| Part-time | ||||||
| Enrollment | 959 | 743 | 579 | 459 | 332 | 294 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 403 | 385 | 281 | 262 | 176 | 186 |
| Percent Received | 42.02% | 51.82% | 48.53% | 57.08% | 53.01% | 63.27% |
| Received Amount | ||||||
| 25th Percentile | $5,305 | $3,301 | $2,888 | $4,245 | $4,943 | $4,635 |
| 50th Percentile | $11,725 | $7,425 | $6,600 | $7,076 | $7,600 | $9,270 |
| 75th Percentile | $31,107 | $18,564 | $13,750 | $13,050 | $11,880 | $14,220 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of full-time students who received financial aid, 70.27% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 27.03% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 2.70% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 27.96% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 20.97% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | ||||||
| Number Received | 214 | 209 | 146 | 71 | 90 | 74 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 52.80% | 56.46% | 66.44% | 74.65% | 73.33% | 70.27% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 24.77% | 22.97% | 23.97% | 21.13% | 24.44% | 27.03% |
| Full Tuition | 22.43% | 20.57% | 9.59% | 4.23% | 2.22% | 2.70% |
| More than Full Tuition | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Part-time | ||||||
| Number Received | 403 | 385 | 281 | 262 | 176 | 186 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 53.85% | 61.56% | 63.35% | 70.23% | 72.73% | 76.88% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 28.78% | 21.04% | 20.28% | 21.37% | 21.59% | 20.97% |
| Full Tuition | 17.37% | 17.40% | 16.37% | 8.40% | 5.11% | 2.15% |
| More than Full Tuition | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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