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

The 2023 tuition & fees at Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law is $52,880 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 $53,662. Compared to private law schools in California, its tuition is slightly lower than the average tuition of $59,237.
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 366.19% higher than undergraduate tuition and 166.06% higher than graduate tuition at Golden Gate University.
2023 Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-StateOut-of-State
Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law$52,880
All Law Schools$29,458$48,679
Public$29,458$42,305
Private$53,662
California Law Schools$53,277$60,225
Public$53,277$62,795
Private$59,237
Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

Tuition Increase and Change Over Past 5 Years

The tuition & fees at Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law has decreased by 0.09% compared to last year. It has increased by 5.76% over the past 5 years from $50,000 to $52,880.
The 2024 estimated tuition & fees is $52,835 with - 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 $53,489, which is $609 more than this year.
Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law Tuition Trends Chart

Cost of Attendance

The 2023 cost of attendance at Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law is $80,630. It includes tuition & fees, living costs, costs for books & supplies, transportation & travel costs, and other living expenses, but exclude health insurance fee, loan fee and required exam fee. After receiving grants and scholarships, the COA down to $46,630. For detailed costs breakdown, see Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law Cost of Attendance
Costs
Cost of Attendance$80,630
Tuition & Fees$52,880
Room & Board$25,650
Books$2,100
Other Expenses-
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$46,630
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$34,000

LL.M. Tuition

The LL.M. tuition & fees at Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law is $1,860.
Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law LL.M. Tuition
Cost
Tuition & Fees$1,860 (per credit)
Room & Board-
Books-
Other Expenses-

Grants and Scholarships Received

In 2022, 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

Financial Aid Amount to Tuition

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%