Duncan School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

2023 Tuition & Fees

The 2023 tuition & fees at Duncan School of Law is $41,310 according to the Duncan School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Duncan School of Law' tuition is lower than the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in Tennessee, its tuition is lower than the average tuition of $57,703.

Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $26,150 at Lincoln Memorial University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $23,225. The law school tuition is 57.97% higher than undergraduate tuition and 77.87% higher than graduate tuition at Lincoln Memorial University.

Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

The following table & chart compares Duncan 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.
You can compare Duncan School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $40K and $45K
2023 Duncan School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-StateOut-of-State
Duncan School of Law$41,310
All Law Schools$30,475$50,994
Public$30,475$43,661
Private$56,676
Tennessee Law Schools$20,194$47,505
Public$20,194$32,207
Private$57,703
Duncan School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

The tuition & fees at Duncan School of Law has increased by 2.76% compared to last year. It has increased by 45.71% over the past 5 years from $28,350 to $41,310.
The 2024 estimated tuition & fees is $42,451 with $1,141 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 $45,087, which is $3,777 more than this year.
Duncan School of Law Tuition Trends Chart

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

The 2023 cost of attendance at Duncan School of Law is $63,900. 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 $45,405. For detailed costs breakdown, see Duncan School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
Duncan School of Law Cost of Attendance
Costs
Cost of Attendance$63,900
Tuition & Fees$41,310
Room & Board, Transportation$18,740
Books$2,250
Other Expenses$1,600
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$45,405
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$18,495

Financial Aid Statistics

Grants and Scholarships Received

In 2023, 95.31% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $18,495 at Duncan School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Duncan School of Law is higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Tennessee, the received percentage is higher than the average of 76%.
Duncan School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
Duncan School of Law95.31%$18,495
All Law Schools81.23%$22,897
Public79.84%$16,599
Private82.32%$27,821
Tennessee Law Schools76.25%$20,872
Public70.36%$7,496
Private80.18%$29,790

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

For 341 enrolled students, 325 students 95.31% received grants and/or scholarships. 2.15% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 42.15% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $29,648 and the 25th percentile amount is $12,500.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
20192020202120222023
Total Enrollment253276298329341
Grants/Scholarships Received235271296317325
Percent Received92.89%98.19%99.33%96.35%95.31%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$10,224$13,174$16,705$15,277$12,500
50th Percentile$21,346$26,204$25,280$24,157$18,495
75th Percentile$33,150$34,426$30,715$27,928$29,648

How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

Of those who received financial aid, 55.69% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 42.15% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 2.15% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 7 out of total 372 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
20192020202120222023
Number Received235271296317325
Half or Less than Tuition40.00%32.84%31.76%35.65%55.69%
Half to Full Tuition47.23%55.35%59.46%57.73%42.15%
Full Tuition12.77%11.44%8.45%2.84%0.31%
More than Full Tuition0.00%0.37%0.34%3.79%1.85%