Southern University Law Center Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2026 Tuition & Fees
Southern University Law Center 2026 Tuition & Fees is $18,832 for Louisiana residents and $34,332 for out-of-state students. Southern University Law Center's tuition is lower than the national average ($47,209) for public law schools in the United States. Compared to other public law schools in Louisiana, Southern University Law Center's tuition is similar to the state average ($36,213).
You can check tuition & other costs trends at Southern University Law Center Tuition & Fees Trends page.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Southern University Law Center'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 Southern University Law Center with law schools that have similar tuition between $30K and $35K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Southern University Law Center | $18,832 | $34,332 |
| All Law Schools | $33,157 | $55,459 |
| Public | $33,157 | $47,209 |
| Private | $61,794 | |
| Louisiana Law Schools | $24,233 | $48,856 |
| Public | $24,233 | $36,213 |
| Private | $67,821 | |
1 2026 tuition based on published amounts by Southern University Law Center Financial Aid / Bursar.
2 2025 tuition based on ABA data.
Southern University Law Center Tuition Changes Since 2020
The tuition & fees at Southern University Law Center has decreased by 4.22% compared to last year. It has increased by 3.60% over the past 7 years from $11,338 to $34,332.
The 2027 estimated tuition & fees is $32,883 with - increase, if the this year's increase rate (-4.22%) is applied. Based on the average increase rate (3.60%) since 2020, the 2027 estimated tuition & fees is $35,567, which is $1,235 more than this year.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | $17,434 | $30,034 | - |
| 2021-2022 | $28,772 | $41,372 | ▲37.75% |
| 2022-2023 | $19,332 | $31,932 | - |
| 2023-2024 | $20,182 | $33,782 | ▲5.79% |
| 2024-2025 | $20,682 | $34,282 | ▲1.48% |
| 2025-2026 | $17,834 | $32,834 | - |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
For 2026, the estimated cost of attendance (COA) at Southern University Law Center is $51,094 for Louisiana residents and $66,594 for out-of-state students. 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 $11,000 in financial aid per student. By factoring in these institutional grants and scholarships, the net cost of attendance drops to$55,594.
| Louisiana Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $51,094 | $66,594 |
| Tuition | $11,338 | $11,338 |
| Fees | $7,494 | $22,994 |
| On-Campus Living Costs | $32,262 | |
| Off-Campus Living Costs | $32,262 | |
| At-Home Living Costs | $17,147 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $40,094 | $55,594 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $11,000 | |
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2026, 24.19% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $11,000 at Southern University Law Center.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Southern University Law Center is much lower than the average percentage of 80.58%. Compared to law schools in Louisiana, the received percentage is much lower than the average of 68%.
You can check financial aid trends at Southern University Law Center Financial Aid Trends page.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Southern University Law Center | 24.19% | $11,000 |
| All Law Schools | 80.58% | $24,147 |
| Public | 79.05% | $18,032 |
| Private | 81.76% | $28,843 |
| Louisiana Law Schools | 68.48% | $21,250 |
| Public | 59.10% | $14,250 |
| Private | 82.55% | $31,750 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 800 enrolled students, 163 students 20.38% received grants and/or scholarships. 1.84% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 36.20% received more than half amount of tuition.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $13,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $8,000. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $10,750 and the 25th percentile amount is $3,125.
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | ||||||
| Enrollment | 468 | 590 | 550 | 605 | 641 | 583 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 62 | 233 | 106 | 318 | 303 | 141 |
| Percent Received | 13.25% | 39.49% | 19.27% | 52.56% | 47.27% | 24.19% |
| Received Amount | ||||||
| 25th Percentile | $8,625 | $1,200 | $9,500 | $9,500 | $9,375 | $8,000 |
| 50th Percentile | $9,475 | $8,150 | $10,500 | $11,500 | $11,800 | $11,000 |
| 75th Percentile | $12,600 | $11,600 | $12,000 | $13,000 | $13,025 | $13,000 |
| Part-time | ||||||
| Enrollment | 201 | 242 | 359 | 344 | 232 | 217 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 12 | 63 | 2 | 82 | 32 | 22 |
| Percent Received | 5.97% | 26.03% | 0.56% | 23.84% | 13.79% | 10.14% |
| Received Amount | ||||||
| 25th Percentile | $7,906 | $1,338 | $6,750 | $3,500 | $2,875 | $3,125 |
| 50th Percentile | $12,600 | $7,263 | $7,500 | $6,668 | $10,062 | $5,000 |
| 75th Percentile | $12,600 | $11,205 | $8,250 | $12,600 | $12,600 | $10,750 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of full-time students who received financial aid, 59.57% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 39.01% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 1.42% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 381.82% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 18.18% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | ||||||
| Number Received | 62 | 233 | 106 | 318 | 303 | 141 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 87.10% | 0.00% | 16.04% | 56.92% | 59.74% | 59.57% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 4.84% | 0.00% | 83.96% | 38.99% | 36.96% | 39.01% |
| Full Tuition | 0.00% | 100.00% | 0.00% | 0.31% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| More than Full Tuition | 8.06% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.77% | 3.30% | 1.42% |
| Part-time | ||||||
| Number Received | 12 | 63 | 2 | 82 | 32 | 22 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 66.67% | 1.59% | 50.00% | 79.27% | 78.13% | 77.27% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 25.00% | 98.41% | 50.00% | 14.63% | 15.63% | 18.18% |
| Full Tuition | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.22% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| More than Full Tuition | 8.33% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.88% | 6.25% | 4.55% |
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