Seattle University School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees at Seattle University School of Law is $57,015 according to the Seattle University School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Seattle University School of Law' tuition is similar to the average tuition of $55,813.

Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $54,285 at Seattle University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $15,795. The law school tuition is 5.03% higher than undergraduate tuition and 260.97% higher than graduate tuition at Seattle University.

Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

The following table & chart compares Seattle 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 Seattle University School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $55K and $60K
2024 Seattle University School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-StateOut-of-State
Seattle University School of Law$57,015
All Law Schools$30,198$50,356
Public$30,198$43,313
Private$55,813
Seattle University School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

The tuition & fees at Seattle University School of Law has increased by 5.74% compared to last year. It has increased by 22.50% over the past 6 years from $46,543 to $57,015.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $60,287 with $3,272 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 $59,581, which is $2,566 more than this year.
Seattle University School of Law Tuition Trends Chart

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

The 2024 cost of attendance at Seattle University School of Law is $87,959. 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 $62,959. For detailed costs breakdown, see Seattle University School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
Seattle University School of Law Cost of Attendance
Costs
Cost of Attendance$87,959
Tuition & Fees$57,015
Room & Board, Transportation$24,778
Books$1,836
Other Expenses$4,330
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$62,959
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$25,000

LL.M. Tuition

Seattle University School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $45,747.
Seattle University School of Law LL.M. Tuition
Cost
Tuition & Fees$45,747
Room & Board$24,778
Books$1,836
Other Expenses$4,330
Cost of Attendance$76,691

Financial Aid Statistics

Grants and Scholarships Received

In 2023, 80.46% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $25,000 at Seattle University School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Seattle University School of Law is similar to the average percentage of 81.23%.
Seattle University School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
Seattle University School of Law80.46%$25,000
All Law Schools81.23%$22,897
Public79.84%$16,599
Private82.32%$27,821

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

For 670 enrolled students, 551 students 82.24% received grants and/or scholarships. 11.80% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 28.68% received more than half amount of tuition.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $35,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $15,000. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $20,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $10,000.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
20192020202120222023
Full-time
Enrollment495539546547527
Grants/Scholarships Received400429476480424
Percent Received80.81%79.59%87.18%87.75%80.46%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$12,000$15,000$15,000$15,000$15,000
50th Percentile$20,000$25,000$25,000$25,000$25,000
75th Percentile$30,000$35,000$35,000$35,000$35,000
Part-time
Enrollment118108121128143
Grants/Scholarships Received778094106127
Percent Received65.25%74.07%77.69%82.81%88.81%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$10,000$10,000$10,000$10,000$10,000
50th Percentile$16,000$15,000$15,000$15,000$15,000
75th Percentile$20,000$20,000$20,000$20,000$20,000

How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

Of full-time students who received financial aid, 56.37% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 28.30% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 15.33% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 188.19% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 29.92% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
20192020202120222023
Full-time
Number Received400429476480424
Half or Less than Tuition57.25%48.72%47.27%58.75%56.37%
Half to Full Tuition42.00%47.32%47.06%30.63%28.30%
Full Tuition0.75%3.96%5.67%10.63%15.33%
More than Full Tuition0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
Part-time
Number Received778094106127
Half or Less than Tuition54.55%57.50%57.45%67.92%69.29%
Half to Full Tuition44.16%41.25%41.49%31.13%29.92%
Full Tuition1.30%1.25%1.06%0.94%0.00%
More than Full Tuition0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%