Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law is $30,015 for Ohio residents and $30,142 for out-of-state students according to the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., Cleveland-Marshall College of Law' tuition is much lower than the average tuition of $43,661. Compared to public law schools in Ohio, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $32,029.

Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,613 for state residents and $17,973 for out-out-state students at Cleveland State University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,118 for state residents and $18,821 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 67.71% higher than undergraduate tuition and 60.15% higher than graduate tuition at Cleveland State University.

Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

The following table & chart compares Cleveland-Marshall College 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 Cleveland-Marshall College of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $30K and $35K
2024 Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-StateOut-of-State
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law$30,015$30,142
All Law Schools$30,475$50,994
Public$30,475$43,661
Private$56,676
Ohio Law Schools$27,893$37,574
Public$27,893$32,029
Private$44,506
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

The tuition & fees at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law has increased by 1.99% compared to last year. It has increased by 10.37% over the past 6 years from $27,309 to $30,142.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $30,743 with $601 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 $30,767, which is $625 more than this year.
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Tuition Trends Chart

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

The 2024 cost of attendance at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law is $57,725 for Ohio residents and $57,852 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 $48,084. For detailed costs breakdown, see Cleveland-Marshall College of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Cost of Attendance
Ohio ResidentsOut-of-State
Cost of Attendance$57,725$57,852
Tuition & Fees$30,015$30,142
Room & Board, Transportation$24,210
Books$1,500
Other Expenses$2,000
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$47,957$48,084
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$9,768

LL.M. Tuition

Cleveland-Marshall College of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $30,015 for Ohioresidents and $30,142 for out-of-state students.
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law LL.M. Tuition
Cost
Tuition & Fees
Ohio Residents$30,015
Out-of-State$30,142
Room & Board$24,210
Books$1,500
Other Expenses$2,000
Cost of Attendance
Ohio Residents$57,725
Out-of-State$57,852

Financial Aid Statistics

Grants and Scholarships Received

In 2023, 82.80% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $9,768 at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law is similar to the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Ohio, the received percentage is similar to the average of 91%.
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law82.80%$9,768
All Law Schools81.23%$22,897
Public79.84%$16,599
Private82.32%$27,821
Ohio Law Schools90.90%$21,773
Public86.00%$16,201
Private97.02%$28,738

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

For 408 enrolled students, 321 students 78.68% received grants and/or scholarships.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $19,431 and the 25th percentile amount is $3,615. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $15,254 and the 25th percentile amount is $3,853.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
20192020202120222023
Full-time
Enrollment265300341331314
Grants/Scholarships Received221255266266260
Percent Received83.40%85.00%78.01%80.36%82.80%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$6,820$7,596$7,077$7,218$3,615
50th Percentile$13,640$14,210$14,154$14,437$9,768
75th Percentile$20,460$20,992$21,231$21,655$19,431
Part-time
Enrollment92103918994
Grants/Scholarships Received4251565061
Percent Received45.65%49.51%61.54%56.18%64.89%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$3,420$3,798$4,899$5,534$3,853
50th Percentile$6,820$7,105$9,799$11,106$9,368
75th Percentile$10,230$10,496$14,698$16,659$15,254

How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

Of full-time students who received financial aid, 56.15% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 44.23% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 239.34% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 26.23% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
20192020202120222023
Full-time
Number Received221255266266260
Half or Less than Tuition33.94%40.39%50.00%47.37%56.15%
Half to Full Tuition55.66%43.14%37.59%43.23%44.23%
Full Tuition10.41%16.47%12.41%9.40%0.00%
More than Full Tuition0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
Part-time
Number Received4251565061
Half or Less than Tuition42.86%68.63%21.43%60.00%73.77%
Half to Full Tuition35.71%21.57%67.86%36.00%26.23%
Full Tuition21.43%9.80%10.71%4.00%0.00%
More than Full Tuition0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%