Davis School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees at Davis School of Law is $54,919 for California residents and $67,164 for out-of-state students according to the Davis School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., Davis School of Law ' tuition is much higher than the average tuition of $43,313. Compared to public law schools in California, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $66,851.

Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $14,858 for state residents and $44,930 for out-out-state students at University of California-Davis. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,906 for state residents and $29,008 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 49.49% higher than undergraduate tuition and 131.54% higher than graduate tuition at University of California-Davis.

Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

The following table & chart compares Davis 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.
2024 Davis School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-StateOut-of-State
Davis School of Law $54,919$67,164
All Law Schools$30,198$50,429
Public$30,198$43,313
Private$55,993
California Law Schools$55,632$63,444
Public$55,632$66,851
Private$62,133
Davis School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

The tuition & fees at Davis School of Law has increased by 3.18% compared to last year. It has increased by 17.83% over the past 6 years from $57,003 to $67,164.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $69,300 with $2,136 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 $69,558, which is $2,394 more than this year.
Davis School of Law Tuition Trends Chart

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

The 2024 cost of attendance at Davis School of Law is $79,746 for California residents and $91,991 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 $69,491. For detailed costs breakdown, see Davis School of Law 's bursar/financial aid page.
Davis School of Law Cost of Attendance
California ResidentsOut-of-State
Cost of Attendance$79,746$91,991
Tuition & Fees$54,919$67,164
Room & Board, Transportation$20,538
Books$2,273
Other Expenses$2,016
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$57,246$69,491
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$22,500

LL.M. Tuition

Davis School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $59,898.
Davis School of Law LL.M. Tuition
Cost
Tuition & Fees$59,898
Room & Board$22,554
Books$2,273
Other Expenses-
Cost of Attendance$84,725

Financial Aid Statistics

Grants and Scholarships Received

In 2023, 85.23% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $22,500 at Davis School of Law .
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Davis School of Law is slightly higher than the average percentage of 79.82%. Compared to law schools in California, the received percentage is similar to the average of 79%.
Davis School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
Davis School of Law 85.23%$22,500
All Law Schools79.82%$21,012
Public77.34%$15,574
Private81.76%$25,263
California Law Schools78.86%$29,276
Public88.58%$20,133
Private75.13%$32,793

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

For 731 enrolled students, 623 students 85.23% received grants and/or scholarships. 0.16% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 48.15% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $35,500 and the 25th percentile amount is $10,500.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
2022
Total Enrollment731
Grants/Scholarships Received623
Percent Received85.23%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$10,500
50th Percentile$22,500
70th Percentile$35,500

How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

Of those who received financial aid, 51.69% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 48.15% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 0.16% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 1 out of total 699 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
2022
Number Received623
Half or Less than Tuition51.69%
Half to Full Tuition48.15%
Full Tuition0.00%
More than Full Tuition0.16%