City University of New York School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

    The 2024 tuition & fees at City University of New York School of Law is $16,014 for New York residents and $26,204 for out-of-state students according to the City University of New York School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., City University of New York School of Law' tuition is much lower than the average tuition of $43,495. Compared to public law schools in New York, its tuition is slightly lower than the average tuition of $29,877.
    2024 City University of New York School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
    In-StateOut-of-State
    City University of New York School of Law$16,014$26,204
    All Law Schools$30,419$50,509
    Public$30,419$43,495
    Private$55,993
    New York Law Schools$22,362$62,350
    Public$22,362$29,877
    Private$66,989
    City University of New York School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

    Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

    The tuition & fees at City University of New York School of Law is same as last year. It has increased by 2.91% over the past 6 years from $25,464 to $26,204.
    The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $26,204 without 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 $26,356, which is $152 more than this year.
    City University of New York School of Law Tuition Trends Chart

    Cost of Attendance

    The 2024 cost of attendance at City University of New York School of Law is $43,136 for New York residents and $53,326 for out-of-state students. 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 $47,326. For detailed costs breakdown, see City University of New York School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
    City University of New York School of Law Cost of Attendance
    New York ResidentsOut-of-State
    Cost of Attendance$43,136$53,326
    Tuition & Fees$16,014$26,204
    Room & Board, Transportation$22,976
    Books$1,500
    Other Expenses$2,646
    COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$37,136$47,326
    Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$6,000
    Data Source: City University of New York School of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center

    Grants and Scholarships Received

    In 2023, 49.67% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $6,000 at City University of New York School of Law.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at City University of New York School of Law is much lower than the average percentage of 79.82%. Compared to law schools in New York, the received percentage is much lower than the average of 85%.
    City University of New York School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
    Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
    City University of New York School of Law49.67%$6,000
    All Law Schools79.82%$21,012
    Public77.34%$15,574
    Private81.76%$25,263
    New York Law Schools85.28%$25,748
    Public71.01%$7,775
    Private87.32%$28,316

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

    For 672 enrolled students, 279 students 41.52% received grants and/or scholarships. 16.85% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 20.43% received more than half amount of tuition.
    For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $13,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $5,000. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $6,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $2,500.
    The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
    2022
    Full-time
    Enrollment457
    Grants/Scholarships Received227
    Percent Received49.67%
    Received Amount
    25th Percentile$5,000
    50th Percentile$6,000
    70th Percentile$13,000
    Part-time
    Enrollment215
    Grants/Scholarships Received52
    Percent Received24.19%
    Received Amount
    25th Percentile$2,500
    50th Percentile$5,479
    70th Percentile$6,000

    Financial Aid Amount to Tuition

    Of full-time students who received financial aid, 66.08% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 14.98% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
    In special, 18.94% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 288.46% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 44.23% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
    How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
    2022
    Full-time
    Number Received227
    Half or Less than Tuition66.08%
    Half to Full Tuition14.98%
    Full Tuition11.45%
    More than Full Tuition7.49%
    Part-time
    Number Received52
    Half or Less than Tuition48.08%
    Half to Full Tuition44.23%
    Full Tuition3.85%
    More than Full Tuition3.85%