The George Washington University Law School Tuition and Financial Aid
2027 Tuition & Fees
The George Washington University Law School 2027 Tuition & Fees is $78,060. The George Washington University Law School's tuition is higher than the national average ($61,794) for private law schools in the United States. Compared to other private law schools in District of Columbia, The George Washington University Law School's tuition is slightly higher than the state average ($69,006).
The following table & chart compares The George Washington University Law School'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.
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2027 The George Washington University Law School Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-State
Out-of-State
The George Washington University Law School
$78,060
All Law Schools
$33,157
$55,459
Public
$33,157
$47,209
Private
$61,794
District of Columbia Law Schools
$13,438
$61,818
Public
$13,438
$25,873
Private
$69,006
The George Washington University Law School Tuition & Fees Chart
The George Washington University Law School Tuition Changes Since 2020
The tuition & fees at The George Washington University Law School has increased by 3.50% compared to last year. It has increased by 3.58% over the past 8 years from $63,206 to $78,060.
The 2028 estimated tuition & fees is $80,792 with $2,732 increase, if the this year's increase rate (3.50%) is applied. Based on the average increase rate (3.58%) since 2020, the 2028 estimated tuition & fees is $80,856, which is $2,796 more than this year.
The George Washington University Law School Tuition Changes Since 2020
Year
Tuition & Fees
Change %
2020-2021
$63,206
-
2021-2022
$65,420
3.50%
2022-2023
$67,380
3.00%
2023-2024
$69,740
3.50%
2024-2025
$72,520
3.99%
2025-2026
$75,420
4.00%
2026-2027
$78,060
3.50%
The George Washington University Law School Tuition Trends Chart
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
For 2027, the estimated cost of attendance (COA) at The George Washington University Law School is $100,660. 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 $28,000 in financial aid per student. By factoring in these institutional grants and scholarships, the net cost of attendance drops to$72,660.
The George Washington University Law School Cost of Attendance
In 2026, 77.90% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $28,000 at The George Washington University Law School.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at The George Washington University Law School is similar to the average percentage of 80.58%. Compared to law schools in District of Columbia, the received percentage is slightly higher than the average of 69%.
The George Washington University Law School Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent Received
Average Amount
The George Washington University Law School
77.90%
$28,000
All Law Schools
80.58%
$24,147
Public
79.05%
$18,032
Private
81.76%
$28,843
District of Columbia Law Schools
69.47%
$26,825
Public
70.59%
$8,292
Private
69.25%
$30,531
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 1,679 enrolled students, 1,296 students 77.19% received grants and/or scholarships. 2.16% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 30.02% 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 $20,000. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $30,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $14,000.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Full-time
Enrollment
1,416
1,614
1,544
1,583
1,414
1,543
Grants/Scholarships Received
1,176
1,308
1,263
1,274
1,142
1,202
Percent Received
83.05%
81.04%
81.80%
80.48%
80.76%
77.90%
Received Amount
25th Percentile
$18,000
$16,000
$17,000
$19,000
$20,000
$20,000
50th Percentile
$30,000
$25,000
$23,000
$25,000
$25,000
$28,000
75th Percentile
$35,000
$35,000
$30,000
$30,000
$35,000
$40,000
Part-time
Enrollment
146
117
119
117
119
136
Grants/Scholarships Received
51
75
54
58
78
94
Percent Received
34.93%
64.10%
45.38%
49.57%
65.55%
69.12%
Received Amount
25th Percentile
$10,000
$9,500
$13,000
$13,000
$10,200
$14,000
50th Percentile
$16,000
$16,000
$17,500
$17,000
$15,000
$20,000
75th Percentile
$25,000
$22,688
$25,000
$23,000
$22,000
$30,000
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of full-time students who received financial aid, 67.72% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 30.20% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 2.08% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 865.96% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 27.66% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
