Harvard Law School Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2027 Tuition & Fees
Harvard Law School 2027 Tuition & Fees is $86,344. Harvard Law School's tuition is much higher than the national average ($61,794) for private law schools in the United States. Compared to other private law schools in Massachusetts, Harvard Law School's tuition is higher than the state average ($69,258).
You can check tuition & other costs trends at Harvard Law School Tuition & Fees Trends page.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Harvard 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 Harvard Law School with law schools that have similar tuition over $70K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard Law School | $86,344 | |
| All Law Schools | $33,157 | $55,459 |
| Public | $33,157 | $47,209 |
| Private | $61,794 | |
| Massachusetts Law Schools | $34,468 | $66,519 |
| Public | $34,468 | $44,610 |
| Private | $69,258 | |
1 2027 tuition based on published amounts by Harvard Law School Financial Aid / Bursar.
2 2026 tuition based on ABA data.
Harvard Law School Tuition Changes Since 2020
The tuition & fees at Harvard Law School has increased by 4.58% compared to last year. It has increased by 4.30% over the past 8 years from $65,874 to $86,344.
The 2028 estimated tuition & fees is $90,299 with $3,955 increase, if the this year's increase rate (4.58%) is applied. Based on the average increase rate (4.30%) since 2020, the 2028 estimated tuition & fees is $90,057, which is $3,713 more than this year.
| Year | Tuition & Fees | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | $67,080 | - |
| 2021-2022 | $68,962 | ▲2.81% |
| 2022-2023 | $71,734 | ▲4.02% |
| 2023-2024 | $75,008 | ▲4.56% |
| 2024-2025 | $78,692 | ▲4.91% |
| 2025-2026 | $82,560 | ▲4.92% |
| 2026-2027 | $86,344 | ▲4.58% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
For 2027, the estimated cost of attendance (COA) at Harvard Law School is $121,250. 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 $27,510 in financial aid per student. By factoring in these institutional grants and scholarships, the net cost of attendance drops to$93,740.
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $121,250 |
| Tuition | $80,890 |
| Fees | $1,670 |
| On-Campus Living Costs | $38,690 |
| Off-Campus Living Costs | $38,690 |
| At-Home Living Costs | $38,690 |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $93,740 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $27,510 |
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2026, 37.87% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $27,510 at Harvard Law School.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Harvard Law School is much lower than the average percentage of 80.58%. Compared to law schools in Massachusetts, the received percentage is much lower than the average of 83%.
You can check financial aid trends at Harvard Law School Financial Aid Trends page.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard Law School | 37.87% | $27,510 |
| All Law Schools | 80.58% | $24,147 |
| Public | 79.05% | $18,032 |
| Private | 81.76% | $28,843 |
| Massachusetts Law Schools | 83.26% | $27,884 |
| Public | 84.92% | $15,000 |
| Private | 83.05% | $29,494 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 1,769 enrolled students, 670 students 37.87% received grants and/or scholarships. 2.24% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 29.40% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $43,338 and the 25th percentile amount is $12,106.
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 1,740 | 1,715 | 1,747 | 1,758 | 1,797 | 1,769 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 852 | 776 | 757 | 748 | 807 | 670 |
| Percent Received | 48.97% | 45.25% | 43.33% | 42.55% | 44.91% | 37.87% |
| Received Amount | ||||||
| 25th Percentile | $15,000 | $20,012 | $20,000 | $15,665 | $7,810 | $12,106 |
| 50th Percentile | $26,891 | $30,323 | $30,660 | $31,240 | $26,004 | $27,510 |
| 75th Percentile | $39,903 | $42,182 | $42,100 | $45,090 | $40,539 | $43,338 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 68.36% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 29.40% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 2.24% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 15 out of total 2,025 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 852 | 776 | 757 | 748 | 807 | 670 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 62.56% | 55.03% | 56.94% | 56.95% | 69.39% | 68.36% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 35.09% | 43.04% | 40.95% | 41.58% | 29.99% | 29.40% |
| Full Tuition | 1.06% | 0.77% | 0.92% | 0.80% | 0.00% | 1.19% |
| More than Full Tuition | 1.29% | 1.16% | 1.19% | 0.67% | 0.62% | 1.04% |
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