Hastings College of the Law Tuition and Financial Aid

    The 2024 tuition & fees at Hastings College of the Law is $48,273 for California residents and $55,207 for out-of-state students according to the Hastings College of the Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., Hastings College of the Law' tuition is higher than the average tuition of $43,495. Compared to public law schools in California, its tuition is slightly lower than the average tuition of $66,851.
    2024 Hastings College of the Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
    In-StateOut-of-State
    Hastings College of the Law$48,273$55,207
    All Law Schools$30,419$50,509
    Public$30,419$43,495
    Private$55,993
    California Law Schools$55,632$63,444
    Public$55,632$66,851
    Private$62,133
    Hastings College of the Law Tuition & Fees Chart

    Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

    The tuition & fees at Hastings College of the Law has increased by 5.25% compared to last year. It has increased by 0.36% over the past 6 years from $55,010 to $55,207.
    The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $58,104 with $2,897 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 $55,247, which is $40 more than this year.
    Hastings College of the Law Tuition Trends Chart

    Cost of Attendance

    The 2024 cost of attendance at Hastings College of the Law is $77,445 for California residents and $84,379 for out-of-state students. 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 $69,079. For detailed costs breakdown, see Hastings College of the Law's bursar/financial aid page.
    Hastings College of the Law Cost of Attendance
    California ResidentsOut-of-State
    Cost of Attendance$77,445$84,379
    Tuition & Fees$48,273$55,207
    Room & Board, Transportation$24,979
    Books$1,496
    Other Expenses$2,697
    COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$62,145$69,079
    Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$15,300

    LL.M. Tuition

    The LL.M. tuition & fees at Hastings College of the Law is $54,609.
    Hastings College of the Law LL.M. Tuition
    Cost
    Tuition & Fees$54,609
    Room & Board$24,979
    Books$1,496
    Other Expenses$2,697
    Cost of Attendance$83,781
    Data Source: Hastings College of the Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center, https://uclawsf.edu/admissions/llm-admissions/llm-tuition/

    Grants and Scholarships Received

    In 2023, 88.27% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $15,300 at Hastings College of the Law.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Hastings College of the Law is higher than the average percentage of 79.82%. Compared to law schools in California, the received percentage is slightly higher than the average of 79%.
    Hastings College of the Law Grants/Scholarships Received
    Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
    Hastings College of the Law88.27%$15,300
    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 989 enrolled students, 873 students 88.27% received grants and/or scholarships. 2.98% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 39.06% received more than half amount of tuition.
    For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $30,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $8,300.
    The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
    2022
    Total Enrollment989
    Grants/Scholarships Received873
    Percent Received88.27%
    Received Amount
    25th Percentile$8,300
    50th Percentile$15,300
    70th Percentile$30,000

    Financial Aid Amount to Tuition

    Of those who received financial aid, 57.96% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 39.06% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
    In special, 2.98% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 26 out of total 1,177 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
    How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
    2022
    Number Received873
    Half or Less than Tuition57.96%
    Half to Full Tuition39.06%
    Full Tuition0.80%
    More than Full Tuition2.18%