Columbus School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees at Columbus School of Law is $58,436 according to the Columbus School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Columbus School of Law' tuition is similar to the average tuition of $55,813. Compared to private law schools in District of Columbia, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $61,165.

Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $55,834 at The Catholic University of America. The average graduate tuition & fees is $53,220. The law school tuition is 4.66% higher than undergraduate tuition and 9.80% higher than graduate tuition at The Catholic University of America.

Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

The following table & chart compares Columbus 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 Columbus School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $55K and $60K
2024 Columbus School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-StateOut-of-State
Columbus School of Law$58,436
All Law Schools$30,198$50,356
Public$30,198$43,313
Private$55,813
District of Columbia Law Schools$13,438$55,283
Public$13,438$25,873
Private$61,165
Columbus School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

The tuition & fees at Columbus School of Law has decreased by 0.42% compared to last year. It has increased by 15.30% over the past 6 years from $50,680 to $58,436.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $58,188 with - 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 $60,225, which is $1,789 more than this year.
Columbus School of Law Tuition Trends Chart

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

The 2024 cost of attendance at Columbus School of Law is $89,106. 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 $59,106. For detailed costs breakdown, see Columbus School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
Columbus School of Law Cost of Attendance
Costs
Cost of Attendance$89,106
Tuition & Fees$58,436
Room & Board, Transportation$25,740
Books$1,950
Other Expenses$2,980
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$59,106
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$30,000

LL.M. Tuition

Columbus School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $56,490.
Columbus School of Law LL.M. Tuition
Cost
Tuition & Fees$56,490
Room & Board$22,100
Books$1,300
Other Expenses$6,400
Cost of Attendance$86,290

Financial Aid Statistics

Grants and Scholarships Received

In 2023, 99.29% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $30,000 at Columbus School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Columbus School of Law is much higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in District of Columbia, the received percentage is much higher than the average of 73%.
Columbus School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
Columbus School of Law99.29%$30,000
All Law Schools81.23%$22,897
Public79.84%$16,599
Private82.32%$27,821
District of Columbia Law Schools73.43%$25,230
Public77.44%$8,292
Private72.63%$28,618

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

For 407 enrolled students, 401 students 98.53% received grants and/or scholarships. 19.20% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 38.15% received more than half amount of tuition.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $45,820 and the 25th percentile amount is $15,076. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $30,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $6,625.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
20192020202120222023
Full-time
Enrollment255280277283281
Grants/Scholarships Received242268269266279
Percent Received94.90%95.71%97.11%93.99%99.29%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$7,500$8,000$9,500$12,500$15,076
50th Percentile$14,000$16,500$22,500$29,450$30,000
75th Percentile$30,000$37,000$45,363$54,450$45,820
Part-time
Enrollment122121120125126
Grants/Scholarships Received111115121138122
Percent Received90.98%95.04%100.83%110.40%96.83%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$6,250$6,862$7,847$8,000$6,625
50th Percentile$13,125$16,110$18,750$20,625$18,750
75th Percentile$25,000$26,700$31,000$31,120$30,000

How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

Of full-time students who received financial aid, 41.94% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 39.07% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 19.00% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 95.90% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 36.07% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
20192020202120222023
Full-time
Number Received242268269266279
Half or Less than Tuition66.53%63.43%55.02%45.11%41.94%
Half to Full Tuition18.18%16.79%20.82%26.69%39.07%
Full Tuition14.46%18.28%23.79%27.44%18.28%
More than Full Tuition0.83%1.49%0.37%0.75%0.72%
Part-time
Number Received111115121138122
Half or Less than Tuition61.26%55.65%49.59%44.93%44.26%
Half to Full Tuition24.32%23.48%25.62%34.06%36.07%
Full Tuition13.51%20.00%23.14%21.01%18.85%
More than Full Tuition0.90%0.87%1.65%0.00%0.82%