Santa Clara University School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees at Santa Clara University School of Law is $59,254 according to the Santa Clara University School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Santa Clara University School of Law' tuition is similar to the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in California, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $62,718.

Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $59,241 at Santa Clara University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $25,873. The law school tuition is 0.02% higher than undergraduate tuition and 129.02% higher than graduate tuition at Santa Clara University.

Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

The following table & chart compares Santa Clara University 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 Santa Clara University School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $55K and $60K
2024 Santa Clara University School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-StateOut-of-State
Santa Clara University School of Law$59,254
All Law Schools$30,475$50,994
Public$30,475$43,661
Private$56,676
California Law Schools$56,178$64,018
Public$56,178$67,397
Private$62,718
Santa Clara University School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

The tuition & fees at Santa Clara University School of Law has increased by 4.97% compared to last year. It has increased by 9.24% over the past 6 years from $54,240 to $59,254.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $62,199 with $2,945 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 $60,349, which is $1,095 more than this year.
Santa Clara University School of Law Tuition Trends Chart

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

The 2024 cost of attendance at Santa Clara University School of Law is $94,578. 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 $64,578. For detailed costs breakdown, see Santa Clara University School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
Santa Clara University School of Law Cost of Attendance
Costs
Cost of Attendance$94,578
Tuition & Fees$59,254
Room & Board, Transportation$27,024
Books$1,620
Other Expenses$6,680
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$64,578
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$30,000

LL.M. Tuition

Santa Clara University School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $56,112.
Santa Clara University School of Law LL.M. Tuition
Cost
Tuition & Fees$56,112
Room & Board-
Books-
Other Expenses-

Financial Aid Statistics

Grants and Scholarships Received

In 2023, 77.59% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $30,000 at Santa Clara University School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Santa Clara University School of Law is similar to the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in California, the received percentage is similar to the average of 79%.
Santa Clara University School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
Santa Clara University School of Law77.59%$30,000
All Law Schools81.23%$22,897
Public79.84%$16,599
Private82.32%$27,821
California Law Schools78.73%$31,683
Public90.23%$23,930
Private74.30%$34,665

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

For 665 enrolled students, 513 students 77.14% received grants and/or scholarships. 7.21% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 29.63% received more than half amount of tuition.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $40,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $17,726. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $30,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $10,000.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
20192020202120222023
Full-time
Enrollment718711730624598
Grants/Scholarships Received394308364381464
Percent Received54.87%43.32%49.86%61.06%77.59%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$10,000$15,000$15,000$15,000$17,726
50th Percentile$25,000$25,000$25,000$25,000$30,000
75th Percentile$30,000$30,000$35,000$35,000$40,000
Part-time
Enrollment0008267
Grants/Scholarships Received2519406949
Percent Received---84.15%73.13%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$10,000$10,000$10,000$10,000$10,000
50th Percentile$10,000$10,000$15,000$25,000$15,000
75th Percentile$20,000$14,199$26,250$35,000$30,000

How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

Of full-time students who received financial aid, 42.89% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 29.31% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 7.11% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 406.12% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 32.65% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
20192020202120222023
Full-time
Number Received394308364381464
Half or Less than Tuition67.51%68.51%63.19%55.38%42.89%
Half to Full Tuition30.20%28.25%31.59%40.42%29.31%
Full Tuition2.28%3.25%5.22%4.20%6.90%
More than Full Tuition0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.22%
Part-time
Number Received2519406949
Half or Less than Tuition72.00%78.95%50.00%40.58%48.98%
Half to Full Tuition12.00%0.00%42.50%46.38%32.65%
Full Tuition16.00%21.05%7.50%13.04%8.16%
More than Full Tuition0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%