California Western School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

    The 2024 tuition & fees at California Western School of Law is $60,430 according to the California Western School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., California Western School of Law' tuition is similar to the average tuition of $55,993. Compared to private law schools in California, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $62,133.
    2024 California Western School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
    In-StateOut-of-State
    California Western School of Law$60,430
    All Law Schools$30,419$50,509
    Public$30,419$43,495
    Private$55,993
    California Law Schools$55,632$63,444
    Public$55,632$66,851
    Private$62,133
    California Western School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

    Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

    The tuition & fees at California Western School of Law has increased by 3.56% compared to last year. It has increased by 15.17% over the past 6 years from $52,470 to $60,430.
    The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $62,584 with $2,154 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 $62,264, which is $1,834 more than this year.
    California Western School of Law Tuition Trends Chart

    Cost of Attendance

    The 2024 cost of attendance at California Western School of Law is $90,678. 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 $56,006. For detailed costs breakdown, see California Western School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
    California Western School of Law Cost of Attendance
    Costs
    Cost of Attendance$90,678
    Tuition & Fees$60,430
    Room & Board, Transportation$24,038
    Books$1,580
    Other Expenses$4,630
    COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$56,006
    Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$34,672
    Data Source: California Western School of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center

    Grants and Scholarships Received

    In 2023, 63.99% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $34,672 at California Western School of Law.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at California Western School of Law is lower than the average percentage of 79.82%. Compared to law schools in California, the received percentage is slightly lower than the average of 79%.
    California Western School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
    Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
    California Western School of Law63.99%$34,672
    All Law Schools79.82%$21,012
    Public77.34%$15,574
    Private81.76%$25,263
    California Law Schools78.86%$29,276
    Public88.58%$20,133
    Private75.13%$32,793

    Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile

    For 722 enrolled students, 469 students 64.96% received grants and/or scholarships. 20.68% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 44.78% received more than half amount of tuition.
    For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $56,080 and the 25th percentile amount is $19,548. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $41,840 and the 25th percentile amount is $12,552.
    The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
    2022
    Full-time
    Enrollment561
    Grants/Scholarships Received359
    Percent Received63.99%
    Received Amount
    25th Percentile$19,548
    50th Percentile$34,672
    70th Percentile$56,080
    Part-time
    Enrollment161
    Grants/Scholarships Received110
    Percent Received68.32%
    Received Amount
    25th Percentile$12,552
    50th Percentile$22,432
    70th Percentile$41,840

    Financial Aid Amount to Tuition

    Of full-time students who received financial aid, 33.43% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 44.29% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
    In special, 22.28% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 109.09% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 46.36% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
    How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
    2022
    Full-time
    Number Received359
    Half or Less than Tuition33.43%
    Half to Full Tuition44.29%
    Full Tuition22.28%
    More than Full Tuition0.00%
    Part-time
    Number Received110
    Half or Less than Tuition38.18%
    Half to Full Tuition46.36%
    Full Tuition15.45%
    More than Full Tuition0.00%