University of Dayton School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

    2024 Tuition & Fees

    The 2024 tuition & fees at University of Dayton School of Law is $38,843 according to the University of Dayton School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., University of Dayton School of Law' tuition is much lower than the average tuition of $55,993. Compared to private law schools in Ohio, its tuition is slightly lower than the average tuition of $44,366.

    Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs

    The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $46,170 at University of Dayton. The average graduate tuition & fees is $18,590. The law school tuition is -15.87% higher than undergraduate tuition and 108.95% higher than graduate tuition at University of Dayton.

    Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

    The following table & chart compares University of Dayton 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.
    2024 University of Dayton School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
    In-StateOut-of-State
    University of Dayton School of Law$38,843
    All Law Schools$30,198$50,429
    Public$30,198$43,313
    Private$55,993
    Ohio Law Schools$27,893$37,512
    Public$27,893$32,029
    Private$44,366
    University of Dayton School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

    Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

    The tuition & fees at University of Dayton School of Law has increased by 3.96% compared to last year. It has increased by 9.11% over the past 6 years from $35,600 to $38,843.
    The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $40,381 with $1,538 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 $39,551, which is $708 more than this year.
    University of Dayton School of Law Tuition Trends Chart

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

    The 2024 cost of attendance at University of Dayton School of Law is $57,343. 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 $25,343. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of Dayton School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
    University of Dayton School of Law Cost of Attendance
    Costs
    Cost of Attendance$57,343
    Tuition & Fees$38,843
    Room & Board, Transportation$17,000
    Books$1,500
    Other Expenses-
    COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$25,343
    Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$32,000

    LL.M. Tuition

    University of Dayton School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $32,008.
    University of Dayton School of Law LL.M. Tuition
    Cost
    Tuition & Fees$32,008
    Room & Board$17,000
    Books$1,500
    Other Expenses-
    Cost of Attendance$50,508
    Data Source: University of Dayton School of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center, https://udayton.edu/law/admissions/financial_aid/llm_msl_costs.php

    Financial Aid Statistics

    Grants and Scholarships Received

    In 2023, 69.21% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $32,000 at University of Dayton School of Law.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of Dayton School of Law is lower than the average percentage of 79.82%. Compared to law schools in Ohio, the received percentage is slightly lower than the average of 87%.
    University of Dayton School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
    Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
    University of Dayton School of Law69.21%$32,000
    All Law Schools79.82%$21,012
    Public77.34%$15,574
    Private81.76%$25,263
    Ohio Law Schools86.50%$20,302
    Public85.13%$15,071
    Private88.22%$26,842

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

    For 415 enrolled students, 306 students 73.73% received grants and/or scholarships. 1.63% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 72.88% received more than half amount of tuition.
    For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $34,500 and the 25th percentile amount is $20,000. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $16,364 and the 25th percentile amount is $11,818.
    The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
    2022
    Full-time
    Enrollment367
    Grants/Scholarships Received254
    Percent Received69.21%
    Received Amount
    25th Percentile$20,000
    50th Percentile$32,000
    70th Percentile$34,500
    Part-time
    Enrollment48
    Grants/Scholarships Received52
    Percent Received108.33%
    Received Amount
    25th Percentile$11,818
    50th Percentile$14,546
    70th Percentile$16,364

    How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

    Of full-time students who received financial aid, 23.23% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 74.80% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
    In special, 1.97% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 113.46% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 63.46% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
    How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
    2022
    Full-time
    Number Received254
    Half or Less than Tuition23.23%
    Half to Full Tuition74.80%
    Full Tuition0.00%
    More than Full Tuition1.97%
    Part-time
    Number Received52
    Half or Less than Tuition36.54%
    Half to Full Tuition63.46%
    Full Tuition0.00%
    More than Full Tuition0.00%
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