Capital University Law School Tuition and Financial Aid

    2024 Tuition & Fees

    The 2024 tuition & fees at Capital University Law School is $42,875 according to the Capital University Law School Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Capital University Law School' tuition is lower than the average tuition of $55,993. Compared to private law schools in Ohio, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $44,366.

    Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs

    The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $40,350 at Capital University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,230. The law school tuition is 6.26% higher than undergraduate tuition and 224.07% higher than graduate tuition at Capital University.

    Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

    The following table & chart compares Capital University 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.
    2024 Capital University Law School Tuition & Fees and Comparison
    In-StateOut-of-State
    Capital University Law School$42,875
    All Law Schools$30,198$50,429
    Public$30,198$43,313
    Private$55,993
    Ohio Law Schools$27,893$37,512
    Public$27,893$32,029
    Private$44,366
    Capital University Law School Tuition & Fees Chart

    Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

    The tuition & fees at Capital University Law School has increased by 3.60% compared to last year. It has increased by 15.81% over the past 6 years from $37,021 to $42,875.
    The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $44,419 with $1,544 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 $44,231, which is $1,356 more than this year.
    Capital University Law School Tuition Trends Chart

    Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses

    The 2024 cost of attendance at Capital University Law School is $64,340. 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 $45,740. For detailed costs breakdown, see Capital University Law School's bursar/financial aid page.
    Capital University Law School Cost of Attendance
    Costs
    Cost of Attendance$64,340
    Tuition & Fees$42,875
    Room & Board, Transportation$19,845
    Books$1,620
    Other Expenses-
    COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$45,740
    Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$18,600

    LL.M. Tuition

    Capital University Law School has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $1,415.
    Capital University Law School LL.M. Tuition
    Cost
    Tuition & Fees$1,415 (per credit)
    Room & Board-
    Books-
    Other Expenses-
    Data Source: Capital University Law School Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center, https://www.capital.edu/admission/tuition-and-financial-aid/tuition-and-fees/

    Financial Aid Statistics

    Grants and Scholarships Received

    In 2023, 97.07% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $18,600 at Capital University Law School.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Capital University Law School is much higher than the average percentage of 79.82%. Compared to law schools in Ohio, the received percentage is slightly higher than the average of 87%.
    Capital University Law School Grants/Scholarships Received
    Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
    Capital University Law School97.07%$18,600
    All Law Schools79.82%$21,012
    Public77.34%$15,574
    Private81.76%$25,263
    Ohio Law Schools86.50%$20,302
    Public85.13%$15,071
    Private88.22%$26,842

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

    For 461 enrolled students, 443 students 96.10% received grants and/or scholarships. 5.64% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 39.50% received more than half amount of tuition.
    For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $26,082 and the 25th percentile amount is $12,813. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $18,650 and the 25th percentile amount is $6,000.
    The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
    2022
    Full-time
    Enrollment341
    Grants/Scholarships Received331
    Percent Received97.07%
    Received Amount
    25th Percentile$12,813
    50th Percentile$18,600
    70th Percentile$26,082
    Part-time
    Enrollment120
    Grants/Scholarships Received112
    Percent Received93.33%
    Received Amount
    25th Percentile$6,000
    50th Percentile$10,038
    70th Percentile$18,650

    How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

    Of full-time students who received financial aid, 50.15% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 43.81% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
    In special, 6.04% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 148.21% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 26.79% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
    How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
    2022
    Full-time
    Number Received331
    Half or Less than Tuition50.15%
    Half to Full Tuition43.81%
    Full Tuition5.44%
    More than Full Tuition0.60%
    Part-time
    Number Received112
    Half or Less than Tuition68.75%
    Half to Full Tuition26.79%
    Full Tuition4.46%
    More than Full Tuition0.00%
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