David A. Clarke School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees at David A. Clarke School of Law is $13,438 for District of Columbia residents and $25,873 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 $43,661. Compared to public law schools in District of Columbia, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $25,873.

Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

The following table & chart compares David A. Clarke 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.
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2024 David A. Clarke School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-StateOut-of-State
David A. Clarke School of Law$13,438$25,873
All Law Schools$30,475$50,994
Public$30,475$43,661
Private$56,676
District of Columbia Law Schools$13,438$56,506
Public$13,438$25,873
Private$62,632
David A. Clarke School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

The tuition & fees at David A. Clarke School of Law has decreased by 5.44% compared to last year. It has increased by 4.86% over the past 6 years from $24,674 to $25,873.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $24,466 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 $26,124, which is $251 more than this year.
David A. Clarke School of Law Tuition Trends Chart

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

The 2024 cost of attendance at David A. Clarke School of Law is $44,138 for District of Columbia residents and $56,573 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 $48,281. 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 ResidentsOut-of-State
Cost of Attendance$44,138$56,573
Tuition & Fees$13,438$25,873
Room & Board, Transportation$22,700
Books$4,000
Other Expenses$4,000
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$35,846$48,281
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$8,292

Financial Aid Statistics

Grants and Scholarships Received

In 2023, 77.44% 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 similar to the average percentage of 81.23%. 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 ReceivedAverage Amount
David A. Clarke School of Law77.44%$8,292
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 236 enrolled students, 179 students 75.85% received grants and/or scholarships. 1.12% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 44.69% received more than half amount of tuition.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $10,142 and the 25th percentile amount is $5,000. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $7,572 and the 25th percentile amount is $3,471.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
20192020202120222023
Full-time
Enrollment103122112130133
Grants/Scholarships Received757175100103
Percent Received72.82%58.20%66.96%76.92%77.44%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$5,000$5,250$4,664$4,146$5,000
50th Percentile$8,879$9,100$7,500$6,360$8,292
75th Percentile$17,939$14,575$12,438$11,643$10,142
Part-time
Enrollment115126115105103
Grants/Scholarships Received8079768676
Percent Received69.57%62.70%66.09%81.90%73.79%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$4,010$4,310$3,471$3,471$3,471
50th Percentile$6,888$6,250$6,859$6,204$6,182
75th Percentile$11,000$8,240$9,262$8,591$7,572

How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

Of full-time students who received financial aid, 56.31% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 41.75% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 1.94% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 76.32% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 48.68% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
20192020202120222023
Full-time
Number Received757175100103
Half or Less than Tuition40.00%39.44%48.00%58.00%56.31%
Half to Full Tuition45.33%54.93%44.00%37.00%41.75%
Full Tuition14.67%5.63%8.00%5.00%1.94%
More than Full Tuition0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
Part-time
Number Received8079768676
Half or Less than Tuition36.25%51.90%43.42%48.84%51.32%
Half to Full Tuition47.50%48.10%52.63%48.84%48.68%
Full Tuition16.25%0.00%3.95%2.33%0.00%
More than Full Tuition0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%