Boston University School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at Boston University School of Law is $65,020 according to the Boston University School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Boston University School of Law' tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $55,993. Compared to private law schools in Massachusetts, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $60,776.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $62,360 at Boston University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $61,924. The law school tuition is 4.27% higher than undergraduate tuition and 5.00% higher than graduate tuition at Boston University.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Boston University School of 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.
2024 Boston University School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-State
Out-of-State
Boston University School of Law
$65,020
All Law Schools
$30,198
$50,429
Public
$30,198
$43,313
Private
$55,993
Massachusetts Law Schools
$31,990
$58,609
Public
$31,990
$41,272
Private
$60,776
Boston University School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at Boston University School of Law has increased by 3.98% compared to last year. It has increased by 18.06% over the past 6 years from $55,076 to $65,020.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $67,605 with $2,585 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 $67,368, which is $2,348 more than this year.
Boston University School of Law Tuition Changes Over the Past 5 Years
Tuition & Fees
Change %
2018-2019
$55,076
-
2019-2020
$56,982
3.46%
2020-2021
$57,650
1.17%
2021-2022
$59,380
3.00%
2022-2023
$62,534
5.31%
2023-2024
$65,020
3.98%
Boston University School of Law Tuition Trends Chart
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at Boston University School of Law is $86,344. 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 $56,344. For detailed costs breakdown, see Boston University School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
Boston University School of Law Cost of Attendance
Costs
Cost of Attendance
$86,344
Tuition & Fees
$65,020
Room & Board, Transportation
$16,570
Books
$1,462
Other Expenses
$3,292
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received
$56,344
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount
$30,000
LL.M. Tuition
Boston University School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $65,020.
In 2023, 90.92% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $30,000 at Boston University School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Boston University School of Law is higher than the average percentage of 79.82%. Compared to law schools in Massachusetts, the received percentage is similar to the average of 85%.
Boston University School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent Received
Average Amount
Boston University School of Law
90.92%
$30,000
All Law Schools
79.82%
$21,012
Public
77.34%
$15,574
Private
81.76%
$25,263
Massachusetts Law Schools
84.70%
$27,186
Public
92.55%
$14,000
Private
83.72%
$28,834
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 771 enrolled students, 701 students 90.92% received grants and/or scholarships. 19.26% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 35.09% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $42,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $24,000.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
2022
Total Enrollment
771
Grants/Scholarships Received
701
Percent Received
90.92%
Received Amount
25th Percentile
$24,000
50th Percentile
$30,000
70th Percentile
$42,000
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 45.65% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 35.09% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 19.26% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 135 out of total 1,151 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
