Thurgood Marshall School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at Thurgood Marshall School of Law is $21,657 for Texas residents and $29,497 for out-of-state students according to the Thurgood Marshall School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., Thurgood Marshall School of Law' tuition is much lower than the average tuition of $43,661. Compared to public law schools in Texas, its tuition is much lower than the average tuition of $42,264.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,173 for state residents and $21,773 for out-out-state students at Texas Southern University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,328 for state residents and $15,728 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 35.48% higher than undergraduate tuition and 87.54% higher than graduate tuition at Texas Southern University.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Thurgood Marshall 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.
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2024 Thurgood Marshall School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-State
Out-of-State
Thurgood Marshall School of Law
$21,657
$29,497
All Law Schools
$30,475
$50,994
Public
$30,475
$43,661
Private
$56,676
Texas Law Schools
$28,720
$46,770
Public
$28,720
$42,264
Private
$53,529
Thurgood Marshall School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at Thurgood Marshall School of Law has increased by 4.37% compared to last year. It has increased by 6.80% over the past 6 years from $27,618 to $29,497.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $30,787 with $1,290 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 $29,898, which is $401 more than this year.
Thurgood Marshall School of Law Tuition Changes Over the Past 5 Years
In-State
Out-of-State
Change %
2018-2019
$20,418
$27,618
-
2019-2020
$20,418
$27,828
0.76%
2020-2021
$14,973
$21,543
-22.59%
2021-2022
$20,418
$27,408
27.22%
2022-2023
$21,038
$28,261
3.11%
2023-2024
$21,657
$29,497
4.37%
Thurgood Marshall School of Law Tuition Trends Chart
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at Thurgood Marshall School of Law is $45,691 for Texas residents and $53,531 for out-of-state students. 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 $49,324. For detailed costs breakdown, see Thurgood Marshall School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
Thurgood Marshall School of Law Cost of Attendance
Texas Residents
Out-of-State
Cost of Attendance
$45,691
$53,531
Tuition & Fees
$21,657
$29,497
Room & Board, Transportation
$17,826
Books
$3,086
Other Expenses
$3,122
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received
$41,484
$49,324
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount
$4,207
LL.M. Tuition
Thurgood Marshall School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $13,066 for Texasresidents and $18,586 for out-of-state students.
In 2023, 64.42% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $4,207 at Thurgood Marshall School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Thurgood Marshall School of Law is much lower than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Texas, the received percentage is slightly lower than the average of 80%.
Thurgood Marshall School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent Received
Average Amount
Thurgood Marshall School of Law
64.42%
$4,207
All Law Schools
81.23%
$22,897
Public
79.84%
$16,599
Private
82.32%
$27,821
Texas Law Schools
80.26%
$15,271
Public
78.20%
$12,285
Private
83.34%
$19,750
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 548 enrolled students, 353 students 64.42% received grants and/or scholarships. 13.60% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 34.56% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $6,311 and the 25th percentile amount is $1,750.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Total Enrollment
592
577
538
544
548
Grants/Scholarships Received
367
327
375
394
353
Percent Received
61.99%
56.67%
69.70%
72.43%
64.42%
Received Amount
25th Percentile
$6,050
$1,311
$1,000
$750
$1,750
50th Percentile
$13,000
$2,000
$1,500
$750
$4,207
75th Percentile
$21,039
$3,500
$4,207
$4,207
$6,311
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 51.84% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 34.56% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 13.60% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 48 out of total 568 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
