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

    2027 Tuition & Fees

    City University of New York School of Law 2027 Tuition & Fees is $16,014 for New York residents and $26,204 for out-of-state students. City University of New York School of Law's tuition is much lower than the national average ($47,209) for public law schools in the United States. Compared to other public law schools in New York, City University of New York School of Law's tuition is slightly lower than the state average ($31,132).
    You can check tuition & other costs trends at City University of New York School of Law Tuition & Fees Trends page.

    Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

    The following table & chart compares City University of New York 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.
    You can compare City University of New York School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition under $30K
    2027 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$33,157$55,459
    Public$33,157$47,209
    Private$61,794
    New York Law Schools$22,882$70,565
    Public$22,882$31,132
    Private$76,199
    City University of New York School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart
    1 2027 tuition based on published amounts by City University of New York School of Law Financial Aid / Bursar.
    2 2026 tuition based on ABA data.

    City University of New York School of Law Tuition Changes Since 2020

    The tuition & fees at City University of New York School of Law is same as last year. It has not risen in the past changed over past 8 years.
    The 2028 estimated tuition & fees is $26,204 without increase, if the this year's increase rate (0.00%) is applied.
    City University of New York School of Law Tuition Trends Chart

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

    For 2027, the estimated cost of attendance (COA) at City University of New York School of Law is $46,818 for New York residents and $57,008 for out-of-state students. This comprehensive figure covers tuition, mandatory fees, housing, books and supplies, transportation, and general living expenses. However, optional charges such as health insurance, loan origination fees, and specific exam costs may not be included.
    On average, Harvard Law School awards $8,000 in financial aid per student. By factoring in these institutional grants and scholarships, the net cost of attendance drops to$49,008.
    City University of New York School of Law Cost of Attendance
    New York ResidentsOut-of-State
    Cost of Attendance$46,818$57,008
    Tuition$15,450$25,640
    Fees$563$563
    On-Campus Living Costs-
    Off-Campus Living Costs$30,805
    At-Home Living Costs-
    COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$38,818$49,008
    Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$8,000
    Data Source: City University of New York School of Law Bursar/Financial Office, ABA (American Bar Association), IPEDS data center

    Financial Aid Statistics

    Grants and Scholarships Received

    In 2026, 13.91% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $8,000 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 80.58%. Compared to law schools in New York, the received percentage is much lower than the average of 79%.
    You can check financial aid trends at City University of New York School of Law Financial Aid Trends page.
    City University of New York School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
    Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
    City University of New York School of Law13.91%$8,000
    All Law Schools80.58%$24,147
    Public79.05%$18,032
    Private81.76%$28,843
    New York Law Schools78.64%$30,040
    Public32.69%$7,750
    Private85.20%$33,225

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

    For 670 enrolled students, 112 students 16.72% received grants and/or scholarships. 0.89% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 33.93% received more than half amount of tuition.
    For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $8,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $8,000. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $6,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $6,000.
    The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
    202120222023202420252026
    Full-time
    Enrollment429457471474462453
    Grants/Scholarships Received2332272294097463
    Percent Received54.31%49.67%48.62%86.29%16.02%13.91%
    Received Amount
    25th Percentile$4,200$5,000$3,300$398$8,000$8,000
    50th Percentile$8,000$6,000$6,000$946$8,000$8,000
    75th Percentile$14,000$13,000$9,021$5,596$8,000$8,000
    Part-time
    Enrollment193215225214212217
    Grants/Scholarships Received4352531533949
    Percent Received22.28%24.19%23.56%71.50%18.40%22.58%
    Received Amount
    25th Percentile$2,798$2,500$1,500$265$6,000$6,000
    50th Percentile$6,000$5,479$6,000$331$6,000$6,000
    75th Percentile$6,000$6,000$6,000$2,765$6,000$6,000

    How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

    Of full-time students who received financial aid, 100.00% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 0.00% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
    For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 128.57% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 77.55% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
    How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
    202120222023202420252026
    Full-time
    Number Received2332272294097463
    Half or Less than Tuition62.66%66.08%69.87%86.06%98.65%100.00%
    Half to Full Tuition17.60%14.98%18.78%11.49%1.35%0.00%
    Full Tuition12.45%11.45%7.42%0.73%0.00%0.00%
    More than Full Tuition7.30%7.49%3.93%1.71%0.00%0.00%
    Part-time
    Number Received4352531533949
    Half or Less than Tuition39.53%48.08%49.06%83.01%7.69%20.41%
    Half to Full Tuition46.51%44.23%43.40%15.69%89.74%77.55%
    Full Tuition2.33%3.85%0.00%0.65%2.56%0.00%
    More than Full Tuition11.63%3.85%7.55%0.65%0.00%2.04%
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