University of Pittsburgh Law School Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at University of Pittsburgh Law School is $39,618 for Pennsylvania residents and $50,634 for out-of-state students according to the University of Pittsburgh Law School Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of Pittsburgh Law School' tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $43,661. Compared to public law schools in Pennsylvania, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $53,505.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $21,524 for state residents and $39,890 for out-out-state students at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. The average graduate tuition & fees is $27,064 for state residents and $45,034 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 26.93% higher than undergraduate tuition and 12.44% higher than graduate tuition at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares University of Pittsburgh 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 University of Pittsburgh Law School with law schools that have similar tuition between $50K and $55K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh Law School | $39,618 | $50,634 |
| All Law Schools | $30,475 | $50,994 |
| Public | $30,475 | $43,661 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
| Pennsylvania Law Schools | $46,777 | $57,625 |
| Public | $46,777 | $53,505 |
| Private | $60,921 | |
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at University of Pittsburgh Law School has increased by 6.08% compared to last year. It has increased by 13.69% over the past 6 years from $44,536 to $50,634.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $53,710 with $3,076 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 $52,021, which is $1,387 more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $34,794 | $44,536 | - |
| 2019-2020 | $35,912 | $45,946 | ▲3.17% |
| 2020-2021 | $35,900 | $45,934 | ▼-0.03% |
| 2021-2022 | $36,966 | $47,250 | ▲2.86% |
| 2022-2023 | $37,090 | $47,734 | ▲1.02% |
| 2023-2024 | $39,618 | $50,634 | ▲6.08% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at University of Pittsburgh Law School is $57,766 for Pennsylvania residents and $68,782 for out-of-state students. 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 $40,590. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of Pittsburgh Law School's bursar/financial aid page.
| Pennsylvania Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $57,766 | $68,782 |
| Tuition & Fees | $39,618 | $50,634 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $15,170 | |
| Books | $566 | |
| Other Expenses | $2,412 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $29,574 | $40,590 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $28,192 | |
LL.M. Tuition
University of Pittsburgh Law School has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $44,078.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $44,078 |
| Room & Board | $15,170 |
| Books | $566 |
| Other Expenses | $2,412 |
| Cost of Attendance | $62,226 |
Data Source: University of Pittsburgh Law School Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center, https://www.tuition.pitt.edu/graduate/tuition/school-law
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 95.26% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $28,192 at University of Pittsburgh Law School.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of Pittsburgh Law School is higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Pennsylvania, the received percentage is similar to the average of 87%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh Law School | 95.26% | $28,192 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
| Pennsylvania Law Schools | 87.38% | $36,127 |
| Public | 96.28% | $41,987 |
| Private | 80.26% | $31,438 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 380 enrolled students, 362 students 95.26% received grants and/or scholarships. 4.97% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 57.73% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $37,473 and the 25th percentile amount is $10,383.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 410 | 400 | 387 | 388 | 380 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 343 | 300 | 303 | 301 | 362 |
| Percent Received | 83.66% | 75.00% | 78.29% | 77.58% | 95.26% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $11,000 | $15,000 | $16,000 | $16,000 | $10,383 |
| 50th Percentile | $20,000 | $24,000 | $25,000 | $28,000 | $28,192 |
| 75th Percentile | $28,000 | $30,000 | $34,000 | $35,836 | $37,473 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 37.29% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 57.73% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 4.97% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 18 out of total 559 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 343 | 300 | 304 | 301 | 362 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 44.31% | 38.00% | 32.24% | 28.90% | 37.29% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 41.40% | 46.67% | 45.72% | 41.53% | 57.73% |
| Full Tuition | 11.95% | 12.67% | 17.16% | 24.92% | 0.00% |
| More than Full Tuition | 2.33% | 2.67% | 4.95% | 4.65% | 4.97% |
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