Howard University School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

    The 2024 tuition & fees at Howard University School of Law is $38,612 according to the Howard University School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Howard University School of Law' tuition is much lower than the average tuition of $55,993. Compared to private law schools in District of Columbia, its tuition is much lower than the average tuition of $61,165.
    The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $31,050 at Howard University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $36,022. The law school tuition is 24.35% higher than undergraduate tuition and 7.19% higher than graduate tuition at Howard University.
    2024 Howard University School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
    In-StateOut-of-State
    Howard University School of Law$38,612
    All Law Schools$30,419$50,509
    Public$30,419$43,495
    Private$55,993
    District of Columbia Law Schools$13,438$55,283
    Public$13,438$25,873
    Private$61,165
    Howard University School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

    Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

    The tuition & fees at Howard University School of Law has increased by 2.36% compared to last year. It has increased by 14.81% over the past 6 years from $33,630 to $38,612.
    The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $39,525 with $913 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 $39,756, which is $1,144 more than this year.
    Howard University School of Law Tuition Trends Chart

    Cost of Attendance

    The 2024 cost of attendance at Howard University School of Law is $69,972. 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 $55,346. For detailed costs breakdown, see Howard University School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
    Howard University School of Law Cost of Attendance
    Costs
    Cost of Attendance$69,972
    Tuition & Fees$38,612
    Room & Board, Transportation$25,571
    Books$1,900
    Other Expenses$3,889
    COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$55,346
    Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$14,626

    LL.M. Tuition

    The LL.M. tuition & fees at Howard University School of Law is $38,612.
    Howard University School of Law LL.M. Tuition
    Cost
    Tuition & Fees$38,612
    Room & Board$25,571
    Books$1,900
    Other Expenses$3,889
    Cost of Attendance$69,972
    Data Source: Howard University School of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center, https://financialservices.howard.edu/tuition-fees/tuition-faqs/cost-attendance/2023-2024-estimated-cost-attendance

    Grants and Scholarships Received

    In 2023, 47.75% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $14,626 at Howard University School of Law.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Howard University School of Law is much lower than the average percentage of 79.82%. Compared to law schools in District of Columbia, the received percentage is much lower than the average of 73%.
    Howard University School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
    Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
    Howard University School of Law47.75%$14,626
    All Law Schools79.82%$21,012
    Public77.34%$15,574
    Private81.76%$25,263
    District of Columbia Law Schools72.70%$22,438
    Public66.96%$7,500
    Private73.84%$25,425

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

    For 467 enrolled students, 223 students 47.75% received grants and/or scholarships. 14.80% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 29.60% received more than half amount of tuition.
    For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $286,276 and the 25th percentile amount is $5,860.
    The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
    2022
    Total Enrollment467
    Grants/Scholarships Received223
    Percent Received47.75%
    Received Amount
    25th Percentile$5,860
    50th Percentile$14,626
    70th Percentile$286,276

    Financial Aid Amount to Tuition

    Of those who received financial aid, 55.61% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 29.60% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
    In special, 14.80% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 33 out of total 464 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
    How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
    2022
    Number Received223
    Half or Less than Tuition55.61%
    Half to Full Tuition29.60%
    Full Tuition0.45%
    More than Full Tuition14.35%