Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees at Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law is $56,000 according to the Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law' tuition is similar to the average tuition of $55,993. Compared to private law schools in California, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $62,133.

Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,343 at Golden Gate University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $19,875. The law school tuition is 393.70% higher than undergraduate tuition and 181.76% higher than graduate tuition at Golden Gate University.

Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

The following table & chart compares Golden Gate University-San Francisco 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 Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-StateOut-of-State
Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law$56,000
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
Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

The tuition & fees at Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law has increased by 5.90% compared to last year. It has increased by 12.00% over the past 6 years from $50,000 to $56,000.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $59,304 with $3,304 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 $57,344, which is $1,344 more than this year.
Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law Tuition Trends Chart

LL.M. Tuition

Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $55,800.
Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law LL.M. Tuition
Cost
Tuition & Fees$55,800
Room & Board-
Books-
Other Expenses-

Financial Aid Statistics

Grants and Scholarships Received

In 2023, 81.94% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $34,000 at Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law is similar to the average percentage of 79.82%. Compared to law schools in California, the received percentage is similar to the average of 79%.
Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law81.94%$34,000
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 487 enrolled students, 373 students 76.59% received grants and/or scholarships. 49.06% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 11.80% received more than half amount of tuition.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $49,300 and the 25th percentile amount is $15,000. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $37,400 and the 25th percentile amount is $16,650.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
2022
Full-time
Enrollment371
Grants/Scholarships Received304
Percent Received81.94%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$15,000
50th Percentile$34,000
70th Percentile$49,300
Part-time
Enrollment116
Grants/Scholarships Received69
Percent Received59.48%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$16,650
50th Percentile$28,900
70th Percentile$37,400

How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

Of full-time students who received financial aid, 41.12% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 10.86% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 48.03% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 181.16% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 15.94% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
2022
Full-time
Number Received304
Half or Less than Tuition41.12%
Half to Full Tuition10.86%
Full Tuition48.03%
More than Full Tuition0.00%
Part-time
Number Received69
Half or Less than Tuition30.43%
Half to Full Tuition15.94%
Full Tuition53.62%
More than Full Tuition0.00%