Gould School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

2027 Tuition & Fees

Gould School of Law 2027 Tuition & Fees is $88,436. Gould School of Law's tuition is much higher than the national average ($61,794) for private law schools in the United States. Compared to other private law schools in California, Gould School of Law's tuition is higher than the state average ($68,138).
You can check tuition & other costs trends at Gould School of Law Tuition & Fees Trends page.

Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

The following table & chart compares Gould 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 Gould School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition over $70K
2027 Gould School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-StateOut-of-State
Gould School of Law$88,436
All Law Schools$33,157$55,459
Public$33,157$47,209
Private$61,794
California Law Schools$63,402$70,223
Public$63,402$75,644
Private$68,138
Gould School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart
1 2027 tuition based on published amounts by Gould School of Law Financial Aid / Bursar.
2 2026 tuition based on ABA data.

Gould School of Law Tuition Changes Since 2020

The tuition & fees at Gould School of Law has increased by 2.89% compared to last year. It has increased by 4.18% over the past 8 years from $68,628 to $88,436.
The 2028 estimated tuition & fees is $90,992 with $2,556 increase, if the this year's increase rate (2.89%) is applied. Based on the average increase rate (4.18%) since 2020, the 2028 estimated tuition & fees is $92,128, which is $3,692 more than this year.
Gould School of Law Tuition Trends Chart

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

For 2027, the estimated cost of attendance (COA) at Gould School of Law is $117,634. This comprehensive figure covers tuition, mandatory fees, housing, books and supplies, transportation, and general living expenses. However, optional charges such as health insurance, loan origination fees, and specific exam costs may not be included.
On average, Harvard Law School awards $40,092 in financial aid per student. By factoring in these institutional grants and scholarships, the net cost of attendance drops to$77,542.
Gould School of Law Cost of Attendance
Costs
Cost of Attendance$117,634
Tuition$84,034
Fees$1,914
On-Campus Living Costs$31,686
Off-Campus Living Costs$32,298
At-Home Living Costs$17,898
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$77,542
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$40,092

Financial Aid Statistics

Grants and Scholarships Received

In 2026, 95.09% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $40,092 at Gould School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Gould School of Law is higher than the average percentage of 80.58%. Compared to law schools in California, the received percentage is higher than the average of 77%.
You can check financial aid trends at Gould School of Law Financial Aid Trends page.
Gould School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
Gould School of Law95.09%$40,092
All Law Schools80.58%$24,147
Public79.05%$18,032
Private81.76%$28,843
California Law Schools76.97%$34,132
Public89.79%$25,123
Private72.04%$37,597

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

For 632 enrolled students, 601 students 95.09% received grants and/or scholarships. 1.33% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 46.92% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $48,160 and the 25th percentile amount is $38,220.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
202120222023202420252026
Total Enrollment590599614631644632
Grants/Scholarships Received571584591615619601
Percent Received96.78%97.50%96.25%97.46%96.12%95.09%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$30,000$30,000$35,000$35,000$35,000$38,220
50th Percentile$35,000$35,000$40,000$40,000$40,000$40,092
75th Percentile$45,000$45,000$45,000$45,000$47,000$48,160

How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

Of those who received financial aid, 51.75% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 46.92% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 1.33% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 8 out of total 1,543 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
202120222023202420252026
Number Received571584591615619601
Half or Less than Tuition40.98%29.28%24.20%38.54%36.83%51.75%
Half to Full Tuition57.62%68.32%74.79%60.49%61.87%46.92%
Full Tuition0.00%1.03%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
More than Full Tuition1.40%1.37%1.02%0.98%1.29%1.33%