Yale Law School Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2027 Tuition & Fees
Yale Law School 2027 Tuition & Fees is $81,818. Yale 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 Connecticut, Yale Law School's tuition is slightly higher than the state average ($70,644).
You can check tuition & other costs trends at Yale Law School Tuition & Fees Trends page.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Yale 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 Yale Law School with law schools that have similar tuition over $70K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Yale Law School | $81,818 | |
| All Law Schools | $33,157 | $55,459 |
| Public | $33,157 | $47,209 |
| Private | $61,794 | |
| Connecticut Law Schools | $31,888 | $68,073 |
| Public | $31,888 | $62,930 |
| Private | $70,644 | |
1 2027 tuition based on published amounts by Yale Law School Financial Aid / Bursar.
2 2026 tuition based on ABA data.
Yale Law School Tuition Changes Since 2020
The tuition & fees at Yale Law School has increased by 3.62% compared to last year. It has increased by 3.10% over the past 8 years from $65,792 to $81,818.
The 2028 estimated tuition & fees is $84,780 with $2,962 increase, if the this year's increase rate (3.62%) is applied. Based on the average increase rate (3.10%) since 2020, the 2028 estimated tuition & fees is $84,357, which is $2,539 more than this year.
| Year | Tuition & Fees | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | $68,117 | - |
| 2021-2022 | $69,433 | ▲1.93% |
| 2022-2023 | $71,425 | ▲2.87% |
| 2023-2024 | $73,865 | ▲3.42% |
| 2024-2025 | $76,369 | ▲3.39% |
| 2025-2026 | $78,961 | ▲3.39% |
| 2026-2027 | $81,818 | ▲3.62% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
For 2027, the estimated cost of attendance (COA) at Yale Law School is $107,163. 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 $34,747 in financial aid per student. By factoring in these institutional grants and scholarships, the net cost of attendance drops to$72,416.
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $107,163 |
| Tuition | $76,636 |
| Fees | $2,325 |
| On-Campus Living Costs | $28,202 |
| Off-Campus Living Costs | $28,202 |
| At-Home Living Costs | $16,402 |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $72,416 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $34,747 |
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2026, 63.09% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $34,747 at Yale Law School.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Yale Law School is much lower than the average percentage of 80.58%. Compared to law schools in Connecticut, the received percentage is lower than the average of 82%.
You can check financial aid trends at Yale Law School Financial Aid Trends page.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Yale Law School | 63.09% | $34,747 |
| All Law Schools | 80.58% | $24,147 |
| Public | 79.05% | $18,032 |
| Private | 81.76% | $28,843 |
| Connecticut Law Schools | 81.55% | $24,975 |
| Public | 94.03% | $15,177 |
| Private | 75.32% | $29,874 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 615 enrolled students, 388 students 63.09% received grants and/or scholarships. 22.42% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 23.97% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $47,286 and the 25th percentile amount is $24,825.
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 619 | 640 | 636 | 633 | 619 | 615 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 396 | 469 | 410 | 400 | 388 | 388 |
| Percent Received | 63.97% | 73.28% | 64.47% | 63.19% | 62.68% | 63.09% |
| Received Amount | ||||||
| 25th Percentile | $20,694 | $19,792 | $22,515 | $22,249 | $23,388 | $24,825 |
| 50th Percentile | $27,379 | $32,236 | $31,120 | $32,852 | $33,774 | $34,747 |
| 75th Percentile | $37,169 | $42,386 | $40,640 | $42,113 | $44,484 | $47,286 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 53.61% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 23.97% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 22.42% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 87 out of total 676 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 396 | 469 | 410 | 400 | 388 | 388 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 64.39% | 51.81% | 57.07% | 57.50% | 53.87% | 53.61% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 35.61% | 47.97% | 42.44% | 30.75% | 27.84% | 23.97% |
| Full Tuition | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| More than Full Tuition | 0.00% | 0.21% | 0.49% | 11.75% | 18.30% | 22.42% |
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