Dedman School of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at Dedman School of Law is $63,502 according to the Dedman School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Dedman School of Law' tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in Texas, its tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $53,529.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $64,460 at Southern Methodist University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $37,062. The law school tuition is 1.49% lower than undergraduate tuition and 71.34% higher than graduate tuition at Southern Methodist University.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Dedman 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 Dedman School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $60K and $65K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Dedman School of Law | $63,502 | |
| All Law Schools | $30,475 | $50,994 |
| Public | $30,475 | $43,661 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
| Texas Law Schools | $28,720 | $46,770 |
| Public | $28,720 | $42,264 |
| Private | $53,529 | |
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at Dedman School of Law has increased by 4.00% compared to last year. It has increased by 17.39% over the past 6 years from $54,094 to $63,502.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $66,044 with $2,542 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 $65,711, which is $2,209 more than this year.
| Tuition & Fees | Change % | |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $54,094 | - |
| 2019-2020 | $55,764 | ▲3.09% |
| 2020-2021 | $57,566 | ▲3.23% |
| 2021-2022 | $44,494 | ▼-22.71% |
| 2022-2023 | $61,058 | ▲37.23% |
| 2023-2024 | $63,502 | ▲4.00% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at Dedman School of Law is $91,364. 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 $66,364. For detailed costs breakdown, see Dedman School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $91,364 |
| Tuition & Fees | $63,502 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $21,862 |
| Books | $2,000 |
| Other Expenses | $4,000 |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $66,364 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $25,000 |
LL.M. Tuition
Dedman School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $68,294.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $68,294 |
| Room & Board | $21,862 |
| Books | $2,000 |
| Other Expenses | $4,000 |
| Cost of Attendance | $96,156 |
Data Source: Dedman School of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center, https://www.smu.edu/EnrollmentServices/bursar/CostofAttendance/Graduate/Fall2023-Spring2024
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 94.78% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $25,000 at Dedman School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Dedman School of Law is higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Texas, the received percentage is slightly higher than the average of 80%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Dedman School of Law | 94.78% | $25,000 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
| Texas Law Schools | 80.26% | $15,271 |
| Public | 78.20% | $12,285 |
| Private | 83.34% | $19,750 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 689 enrolled students, 653 students 94.78% received grants and/or scholarships. 5.51% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 18.22% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $30,500 and the 25th percentile amount is $17,750.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 679 | 702 | 698 | 719 | 689 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 628 | 677 | 674 | 689 | 653 |
| Percent Received | 92.49% | 96.44% | 96.56% | 95.83% | 94.78% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $15,000 | $17,500 | $16,000 | $16,000 | $17,750 |
| 50th Percentile | $21,364 | $24,000 | $24,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| 75th Percentile | $27,000 | $27,420 | $28,420 | $28,000 | $30,500 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 76.26% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 18.22% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 5.51% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 36 out of total 725 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 653 | 681 | 677 | 689 | 653 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 77.79% | 75.33% | 80.50% | 73.44% | 76.26% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 17.46% | 20.85% | 15.81% | 22.93% | 18.22% |
| Full Tuition | 1.11% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.87% | 0.31% |
| More than Full Tuition | 3.82% | 3.84% | 3.71% | 2.76% | 5.21% |
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