The George Washington University Law School Tuition and Financial Aid

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees at The George Washington University Law School is $69,740 according to the The George Washington University Law School Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., The George Washington University Law School' tuition is higher than the average tuition of $55,813. Compared to private law schools in District of Columbia, its tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $61,165.

Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $64,990 at George Washington University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $35,154. The law school tuition is 7.31% higher than undergraduate tuition and 98.38% higher than graduate tuition at George Washington University.

Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

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.
You can compare The George Washington University Law School with law schools that have similar tuition between $65K and $70K
2024 The George Washington University Law School Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-StateOut-of-State
The George Washington University Law School$69,740
All Law Schools$30,198$50,356
Public$30,198$43,313
Private$55,813
District of Columbia Law Schools$13,438$55,283
Public$13,438$25,873
Private$61,165
The George Washington University Law School Tuition & Fees Chart

Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

The tuition & fees at The George Washington University Law School has increased by 3.50% compared to last year. It has increased by 14.72% over the past 6 years from $60,790 to $69,740.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $72,183 with $2,443 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 $71,794, which is $2,054 more than this year.
The George Washington University Law School Tuition Trends Chart

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

The 2024 cost of attendance at The George Washington University Law School is $100,000. 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 $75,000. For detailed costs breakdown, see The George Washington University Law School's bursar/financial aid page.
The George Washington University Law School Cost of Attendance
Costs
Cost of Attendance$100,000
Tuition & Fees$69,740
Room & Board, Transportation$25,060
Books$2,100
Other Expenses$3,100
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$75,000
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$25,000

LL.M. Tuition

The George Washington University Law School has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $58,800.
The George Washington University Law School LL.M. Tuition
Cost
Tuition & Fees$58,800
Room & Board$25,060
Books$2,100
Other Expenses$3,100
Cost of Attendance$89,060

Financial Aid Statistics

Grants and Scholarships Received

In 2023, 80.48% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $25,000 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 81.23%. Compared to law schools in District of Columbia, the received percentage is similar to the average of 73%.
The George Washington University Law School Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
The George Washington University Law School80.48%$25,000
All Law Schools81.23%$22,897
Public79.84%$16,599
Private82.32%$27,821
District of Columbia Law Schools73.43%$25,230
Public77.44%$8,292
Private72.63%$28,618

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

For 1,700 enrolled students, 1,332 students 78.35% received grants and/or scholarships. 2.93% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 13.14% received more than half amount of tuition.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $30,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $19,000. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $23,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $13,000.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
20192020202120222023
Full-time
Enrollment1,3671,4161,6141,5441,583
Grants/Scholarships Received1,1061,1761,3081,2631,274
Percent Received80.91%83.05%81.04%81.80%80.48%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$18,000$18,000$16,000$17,000$19,000
50th Percentile$25,000$30,000$25,000$23,000$25,000
75th Percentile$35,000$35,000$35,000$30,000$30,000
Part-time
Enrollment164146117119117
Grants/Scholarships Received5951755458
Percent Received35.98%34.93%64.10%45.38%49.57%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$10,000$10,000$9,500$13,000$13,000
50th Percentile$16,000$16,000$16,000$17,500$17,000
75th Percentile$25,000$25,000$22,688$25,000$23,000

How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

Of full-time students who received financial aid, 84.22% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 13.11% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 2.59% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 1,850.00% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 13.79% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
20192020202120222023
Full-time
Number Received1,1061,1761,3081,2631,274
Half or Less than Tuition61.93%62.93%71.18%82.82%84.22%
Half to Full Tuition35.08%34.61%26.22%14.41%13.11%
Full Tuition2.98%2.47%2.52%2.77%2.59%
More than Full Tuition0.00%0.00%0.08%0.00%0.00%
Part-time
Number Received5951755458
Half or Less than Tuition59.32%64.71%72.00%70.37%74.14%
Half to Full Tuition28.81%25.49%22.67%22.22%13.79%
Full Tuition11.86%9.80%5.33%7.41%10.34%
More than Full Tuition0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%