David A. Clarke School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid
2027 Tuition & Fees
David A. Clarke School of Law 2027 Tuition & Fees is $13,438 for District of Columbia residents and $25,873 for out-of-state students. David A. Clarke 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 District of Columbia, David A. Clarke School of Law's tuition is similar to the state average ($25,873).
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2027 David A. Clarke School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-State
Out-of-State
David A. Clarke School of Law
$13,438
$25,873
All Law Schools
$33,157
$55,459
Public
$33,157
$47,209
Private
$61,794
District of Columbia Law Schools
$13,438
$61,818
Public
$13,438
$25,873
Private
$69,006
David A. Clarke School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart
David A. Clarke School of Law Tuition Changes Since 2020
The tuition & fees at David A. Clarke School of Law is same as last year. It has increased by 15.43% over the past 8 years from $12,437 to $25,873.
The 2028 estimated tuition & fees is $25,873 without increase, if the this year's increase rate (0.00%) is applied. Based on the average increase rate (15.43%) since 2020, the 2028 estimated tuition & fees is $29,864, which is $3,991 more than this year.
David A. Clarke School of Law Tuition Changes Since 2020
Year
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
Change %
2020-2021
$7,219
$13,437
-
2021-2022
$13,438
$25,874
92.56%
2022-2023
$13,438
$25,874
-
2023-2024
$13,438
$25,873
-
2024-2025
$13,438
$25,874
-
2025-2026
$13,438
$25,874
-
2026-2027
$13,438
$25,873
-
David A. Clarke 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 David A. Clarke School of Law is $47,473 for District of Columbia residents and $59,909 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 $8,292 in financial aid per student. By factoring in these institutional grants and scholarships, the net cost of attendance drops to$51,617.
In 2026, 70.59% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $8,292 at David A. Clarke School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at David A. Clarke School of Law is lower than the average percentage of 80.58%. Compared to law schools in District of Columbia, the received percentage is similar to the average of 69%.
David A. Clarke School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent Received
Average Amount
David A. Clarke School of Law
70.59%
$8,292
All Law Schools
80.58%
$24,147
Public
79.05%
$18,032
Private
81.76%
$28,843
District of Columbia Law Schools
69.47%
$26,825
Public
70.59%
$8,292
Private
69.25%
$30,531
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 244 enrolled students, 172 students 70.49% received grants and/or scholarships. 3.49% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 43.60% received more than half amount of tuition.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $12,436 and the 25th percentile amount is $5,458. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $7,252 and the 25th percentile amount is $3,093.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Full-time
Enrollment
122
112
130
133
163
153
Grants/Scholarships Received
71
75
100
103
116
108
Percent Received
58.20%
66.96%
76.92%
77.44%
71.17%
70.59%
Received Amount
25th Percentile
$5,250
$4,664
$4,146
$5,000
$6,218
$5,458
50th Percentile
$9,100
$7,500
$6,360
$8,292
$9,260
$8,292
75th Percentile
$14,575
$12,438
$11,643
$10,142
$12,436
$12,436
Part-time
Enrollment
126
115
105
103
98
91
Grants/Scholarships Received
79
76
86
76
72
64
Percent Received
62.70%
66.09%
81.90%
73.79%
73.47%
70.33%
Received Amount
25th Percentile
$4,310
$3,471
$3,471
$3,471
$3,471
$3,093
50th Percentile
$6,250
$6,859
$6,204
$6,182
$5,547
$4,922
75th Percentile
$8,240
$9,262
$8,591
$7,572
$6,941
$7,252
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of full-time students who received financial aid, 48.15% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 46.30% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 5.56% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 81.25% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 39.06% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
