David A. Clarke School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

The 2023 tuition & fees at David A. Clarke School of Law is $15,438 for District of Columbia residents and $27,361 for out-of-state students according to the David A. Clarke School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., David A. Clarke School of Law' tuition is much lower than the average tuition of $42,305. Compared to public law schools in District of Columbia, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $27,361.

The average graduate tuition & fees is - for state residents and - for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is -2,736,200.00% higher than graduate tuition at University of the District of Columbia-David A Clarke School of Law.

2023 David A. Clarke School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	In-State	Out-of-State
David A. Clarke School of Law	$15,438	$27,361
All Law Schools	$29,458	$48,679
Public	$29,458	$42,305
Private	$53,662
District of Columbia Law Schools	$15,438	$54,023
Public	$15,438	$27,361
Private	$59,355

David A. Clarke School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

Tuition Increase and Change Over Past 5 Years

The tuition & fees at David A. Clarke School of Law has decreased by 1.84% compared to last year. It has increased by 10.89% over the past 5 years from $24,674 to $27,361.

The 2024 estimated tuition & fees is $26,858 with - increase, if the this year's increase rate is applied. Based on the average increase rate over past 5 years, the 2024 estimated tuition & fees is $27,957, which is $596 more than this year.

David A. Clarke School of Law Tuition Changes Over the Past 5 Years
	In-State	Out-of-State	Change %
2018-2019	$12,838	$24,674	-
2019-2020	$13,134	$25,266	2.40%
2020-2021	$13,438	$25,873	2.40%
2021-2022	$15,438	$27,873	7.73%
2022-2023	$15,438	$27,361	-1.84%

David A. Clarke School of Law Tuition Trends Chart

Cost of Attendance

The 2023 cost of attendance at David A. Clarke School of Law is $44,138 for District of Columbiaresidents and $56,061 for out-of-state students. It includes tuition & fees, living costs, costs for books & supplies, transportation & travel costs, and other living expenses, but exclude health insurance fee, loan fee and required exam fee. After receiving grants and scholarships, the COA down to $48,561. For detailed costs breakdown, see David A. Clarke School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.

David A. Clarke School of Law Cost of Attendance
	District of Columbia Residents	Out-of-State
Cost of Attendance	$44,138	$56,061
Tuition & Fees	$15,438	$27,361
Room & Board	$22,700
Books	$2,000
Other Expenses	$4,000
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received	$36,638	$48,561
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount	$7,500

Data Source: David A. Clarke School of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center

Grants and Scholarships Received

In 2022, 66.96% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $7,500 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 79.82%. Compared to law schools in District of Columbia, the received percentage is similar to the average of 73%.

David A. Clarke School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
	Percent Received	Average Amount
David A. Clarke School of Law	66.96%	$7,500
All Law Schools	79.82%	$21,012
Public	77.34%	$15,574
Private	81.76%	$25,263
District of Columbia Law Schools	72.70%	$22,438
Public	66.96%	$7,500
Private	73.84%	$25,425

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

For 227 enrolled students, 151 students 66.52% received grants and/or scholarships. 5.96% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 48.34% received more than half amount of tuition. For full-time students, the 75^th percentile of grants amount is $12,438 and the 25^th percentile amount is $4,664. For part-time students, the 75^th percentile of grants amount is $9,262 and the 25^th percentile amount is $3,471.

The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
	2022
Full-time
Enrollment	112
Grants/Scholarships Received	75
Percent Received	66.96%
Received Amount
25^th Percentile	$4,664
50^th Percentile	$7,500
70^th Percentile	$12,438
Part-time
Enrollment	115
Grants/Scholarships Received	76
Percent Received	66.09%
Received Amount
25^th Percentile	$3,471
50^th Percentile	$6,859
70^th Percentile	$9,262

Financial Aid Amount to Tuition

Of full-time students who received financial aid, 48.00% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 44.00% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition. In special, 8.00% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 47.37% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 52.63% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.

How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
	2022
Full-time
Number Received	75
Half or Less than Tuition	48.00%
Half to Full Tuition	44.00%
Full Tuition	8.00%
More than Full Tuition	0.00%
Part-time
Number Received	76
Half or Less than Tuition	43.42%
Half to Full Tuition	52.63%
Full Tuition	3.95%
More than Full Tuition	0.00%