University of Pennsylvania Law School Tuition and Financial Aid

    2027 Tuition & Fees

    University of Pennsylvania Law School 2027 Tuition & Fees is $88,184. University of Pennsylvania Law School's tuition is much higher than the national average ($61,794) for private law schools in the United States. Compared to other private law schools in Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania Law School's tuition is much higher than the state average ($67,058).
    You can check tuition & other costs trends at University of Pennsylvania Law School Tuition & Fees Trends page.

    Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

    The following table & chart compares University of Pennsylvania 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 University of Pennsylvania Law School with law schools that have similar tuition over $70K
    2027 University of Pennsylvania Law School Tuition & Fees and Comparison
    In-StateOut-of-State
    University of Pennsylvania Law School$88,184
    All Law Schools$33,157$55,459
    Public$33,157$47,209
    Private$61,794
    Pennsylvania Law Schools$50,289$63,086
    Public$50,289$58,122
    Private$67,058
    University of Pennsylvania Law School Tuition & Fees Chart
    1 2027 tuition based on published amounts by University of Pennsylvania Law School Financial Aid / Bursar.
    2 2026 tuition based on ABA data.

    University of Pennsylvania Law School Tuition Changes Since 2020

    The tuition & fees at University of Pennsylvania Law School has increased by 4.37% compared to last year. It has increased by 4.40% over the past 8 years from $63,610 to $88,184.
    The 2028 estimated tuition & fees is $92,038 with $3,854 increase, if the this year's increase rate (4.37%) is applied. Based on the average increase rate (4.40%) since 2020, the 2028 estimated tuition & fees is $92,061, which is $3,877 more than this year.
    University of Pennsylvania 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 University of Pennsylvania Law School is $116,132. 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 $42,246 in financial aid per student. By factoring in these institutional grants and scholarships, the net cost of attendance drops to$73,886.
    University of Pennsylvania Law School Cost of Attendance
    Costs
    Cost of Attendance$116,132
    Tuition$78,348
    Fees$6,144
    On-Campus Living Costs$31,640
    Off-Campus Living Costs$31,640
    At-Home Living Costs-
    COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$73,886
    Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$42,246
    Data Source: University of Pennsylvania Law School Bursar/Financial Office, ABA (American Bar Association), IPEDS data center

    Financial Aid Statistics

    Grants and Scholarships Received

    In 2026, 59.29% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $42,246 at University of Pennsylvania Law School.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of Pennsylvania Law School is much lower than the average percentage of 80.58%. Compared to law schools in Pennsylvania, the received percentage is much lower than the average of 87%.
    You can check financial aid trends at University of Pennsylvania Law School Financial Aid Trends page.
    University of Pennsylvania Law School Grants/Scholarships Received
    Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
    University of Pennsylvania Law School59.29%$42,246
    All Law Schools80.58%$24,147
    Public79.05%$18,032
    Private81.76%$28,843
    Pennsylvania Law Schools87.38%$35,452
    Public92.95%$38,290
    Private82.91%$33,183

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

    For 759 enrolled students, 450 students 59.29% received grants and/or scholarships. 23.33% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 34.89% received more than half amount of tuition.
    For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $60,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $29,512.
    The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
    202120222023202420252026
    Total Enrollment772767824808809759
    Grants/Scholarships Received421453453433448450
    Percent Received54.53%59.06%54.98%53.59%55.38%59.29%
    Received Amount
    25th Percentile$15,000$15,000$23,759$29,601$30,984$29,512
    50th Percentile$25,000$25,692$36,000$40,000$43,000$42,246
    75th Percentile$38,761$40,000$48,576$57,169$76,246$60,000

    How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

    Of those who received financial aid, 41.78% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 34.89% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
    In special, 23.33% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 105 out of total 1,032 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
    How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
    202120222023202420252026
    Number Received421453453433448450
    Half or Less than Tuition65.56%59.60%45.47%38.57%37.72%41.78%
    Half to Full Tuition20.90%28.26%37.75%37.88%36.38%34.89%
    Full Tuition12.11%11.04%15.67%23.33%25.22%21.33%
    More than Full Tuition1.43%1.10%1.10%0.23%0.67%2.00%
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