David A. Clarke School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

    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 $43,495. Compared to public law schools in District of Columbia, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $25,873.
    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$30,419$50,509
    Public$30,419$43,495
    Private$55,993
    District of Columbia Law Schools$13,438$55,283
    Public$13,438$25,873
    Private$61,165
    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

    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 $49,073. 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$36,638$49,073
    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 2023, 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 ReceivedAverage Amount
    David A. Clarke School of Law66.96%$7,500
    All Law Schools79.82%$21,012
    Public77.34%$15,574
    Private81.76%$25,263
    District of Columbia Law Schools72.70%$22,438
    Public66.96%$7,500
    Private73.84%$25,425

    Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th 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 75th percentile of grants amount is $12,438 and the 25th percentile amount is $4,664. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $9,262 and the 25th percentile amount is $3,471.
    The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
    2022
    Full-time
    Enrollment112
    Grants/Scholarships Received75
    Percent Received66.96%
    Received Amount
    25th Percentile$4,664
    50th Percentile$7,500
    70th Percentile$12,438
    Part-time
    Enrollment115
    Grants/Scholarships Received76
    Percent Received66.09%
    Received Amount
    25th Percentile$3,471
    50th Percentile$6,859
    70th 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 Received75
    Half or Less than Tuition48.00%
    Half to Full Tuition44.00%
    Full Tuition8.00%
    More than Full Tuition0.00%
    Part-time
    Number Received76
    Half or Less than Tuition43.42%
    Half to Full Tuition52.63%
    Full Tuition3.95%
    More than Full Tuition0.00%