Duquesne Kline School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees at Duquesne Kline School of Law is $55,500 according to the Duquesne Kline School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Duquesne Kline School of Law' tuition is similar to the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in Pennsylvania, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $60,921.

Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $47,146 at Duquesne University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $26,568. The law school tuition is 17.72% higher than undergraduate tuition and 108.90% higher than graduate tuition at Duquesne University.

Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

The following table & chart compares Duquesne Kline 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 Duquesne Kline School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $55K and $60K
2024 Duquesne Kline School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-StateOut-of-State
Duquesne Kline School of Law$55,500
All Law Schools$30,475$50,994
Public$30,475$43,661
Private$56,676
Pennsylvania Law Schools$46,777$57,625
Public$46,777$53,505
Private$60,921
Duquesne Kline School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

The tuition & fees at Duquesne Kline School of Law has increased by 3.90% compared to last year. It has increased by 23.49% over the past 6 years from $44,944 to $55,500.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $57,665 with $2,165 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 $58,107, which is $2,607 more than this year.
Duquesne Kline School of Law Tuition Trends Chart

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

The 2024 cost of attendance at Duquesne Kline School of Law is $77,818. 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 $49,626. For detailed costs breakdown, see Duquesne Kline School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
Duquesne Kline School of Law Cost of Attendance
Costs
Cost of Attendance$77,818
Tuition & Fees$55,500
Room & Board, Transportation$15,176
Books$1,080
Other Expenses$6,062
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$49,626
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$28,192

LL.M. Tuition

Duquesne Kline School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $32,498.
Duquesne Kline School of Law LL.M. Tuition
Cost
Tuition & Fees$32,498
Room & Board$15,176
Books$1,080
Other Expenses$6,062
Cost of Attendance$54,816

Financial Aid Statistics

Grants and Scholarships Received

In 2023, 97.16% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $28,192 at Duquesne Kline School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Duquesne Kline School of Law is higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Pennsylvania, the received percentage is slightly higher than the average of 87%.
Duquesne Kline School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
Duquesne Kline School of Law97.16%$28,192
All Law Schools81.23%$22,897
Public79.84%$16,599
Private82.32%$27,821
Pennsylvania Law Schools87.38%$36,127
Public96.28%$41,987
Private80.26%$31,438

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

For 487 enrolled students, 467 students 95.89% received grants and/or scholarships. 16.49% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 29.12% received more than half amount of tuition.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $40,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $20,000. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $20,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $10,000.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
20192020202120222023
Full-time
Enrollment351373388370387
Grants/Scholarships Received328356379366376
Percent Received93.45%95.44%97.68%98.92%97.16%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$17,836$18,000$17,000$17,000$20,000
50th Percentile$25,000$25,000$24,000$25,000$28,192
75th Percentile$35,813$35,000$36,000$40,000$40,000
Part-time
Enrollment82879391100
Grants/Scholarships Received6173848891
Percent Received74.39%83.91%90.32%96.70%91.00%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$5,881$10,000$10,000$10,000$10,000
50th Percentile$15,000$14,084$15,500$16,000$15,000
75th Percentile$28,000$22,636$21,372$20,000$20,000

How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

Of full-time students who received financial aid, 48.40% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 32.98% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 18.62% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 200.00% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 13.19% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
20192020202120222023
Full-time
Number Received328356379366376
Half or Less than Tuition47.87%50.00%51.72%50.27%48.40%
Half to Full Tuition36.89%31.74%30.34%29.51%32.98%
Full Tuition13.72%16.57%15.57%16.39%17.55%
More than Full Tuition1.52%1.69%2.37%3.83%1.06%
Part-time
Number Received6173848891
Half or Less than Tuition52.46%61.64%69.05%68.18%79.12%
Half to Full Tuition26.23%21.92%20.24%19.32%13.19%
Full Tuition16.39%13.70%9.52%10.23%6.59%
More than Full Tuition4.92%2.74%1.19%2.27%1.10%