California Western School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

The 2023 tuition & fees at California Western School of Law is $58,350 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 $53,662. Compared to private law schools in California, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $59,237.
2023 California Western School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-StateOut-of-State
California Western School of Law$58,350
All Law Schools$29,458$48,679
Public$29,458$42,305
Private$53,662
California Law Schools$53,277$60,225
Public$53,277$62,795
Private$59,237
California Western School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

Tuition Increase and Change Over Past 5 Years

The tuition & fees at California Western School of Law has increased by 3.77% compared to last year. It has increased by 11.21% over the past 5 years from $52,470 to $58,350.
The 2024 estimated tuition & fees is $60,550 with $2,200 increase, if the this year's increase rate is applied. Based on the average increase rate over past 5 years, the 2024 estimated tuition & fees is $59,658, which is $1,308 more than this year.
California Western School of Law Tuition Trends Chart

Cost of Attendance

The 2023 cost of attendance at California Western School of Law is $87,070. It includes tuition & fees, living costs, costs for books & supplies, transportation & travel costs, and other living expenses, but exclude health insurance fee, loan fee and required exam fee. After receiving grants and scholarships, the COA down to $52,398. 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$87,070
Tuition & Fees$58,350
Room & Board$22,808
Books$1,630
Other Expenses$4,282
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$52,398
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$34,672

Grants and Scholarships Received

In 2022, 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%