Penn State Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid

2027 Tuition & Fees

Penn State Law 2027 Tuition & Fees is $61,938. Penn State Law's tuition is much higher than the national average ($47,209) for public law schools in the United States. Compared to other public law schools in Pennsylvania, Penn State Law's tuition is similar to the state average ($58,122).
You can check tuition & other costs trends at Penn State Law Tuition & Fees Trends page.

Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

The following table & chart compares Penn State 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 Penn State Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $60K and $65K
2027 Penn State Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-StateOut-of-State
Penn State Law$61,938
All Law Schools$33,157$55,459
Public$33,157$47,209
Private$61,794
Pennsylvania Law Schools$50,289$63,086
Public$50,289$58,122
Private$67,058
1 2027 tuition based on published amounts by Penn State Law Financial Aid / Bursar.
2 2026 tuition based on ABA data.

Penn State Law Tuition Changes Since 2020

The tuition & fees at Penn State Law has increased by 2.41% compared to last year. It has increased by 3.49% over the past 8 years from $49,896 to $61,938.
The 2028 estimated tuition & fees is $63,431 with $1,493 increase, if the this year's increase rate (2.41%) is applied. Based on the average increase rate (3.49%) since 2020, the 2028 estimated tuition & fees is $64,102, which is $2,164 more than this year.

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses

For 2027, the estimated cost of attendance (COA) at Penn State Law is $89,381. 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 $55,824 in financial aid per student. By factoring in these institutional grants and scholarships, the net cost of attendance drops to$33,557.
Penn State Law Cost of Attendance
Costs
Cost of Attendance$89,381
Tuition$60,048
Fees$431
On-Campus Living Costs$28,902
Off-Campus Living Costs$28,094
At-Home Living Costs$12,900
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$33,557
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$55,824
Data Source: Penn State Law Bursar/Financial Office, ABA (American Bar Association), IPEDS data center
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