University of San Diego School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at University of San Diego School of Law is $62,981 according to the University of San Diego School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., University of San Diego School of Law' tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in California, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $62,718.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $56,444 at University of San Diego. The average graduate tuition & fees is $29,328. The law school tuition is 11.58% higher than undergraduate tuition and 114.75% higher than graduate tuition at University of San Diego.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares University of San Diego 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.
You can compare University of San Diego School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $60K and $65K
2024 University of San Diego School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-State
Out-of-State
University of San Diego School of Law
$62,981
All Law Schools
$30,475
$50,994
Public
$30,475
$43,661
Private
$56,676
California Law Schools
$56,178
$64,018
Public
$56,178
$67,397
Private
$62,718
University of San Diego School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at University of San Diego School of Law has increased by 3.48% compared to last year. It has increased by 15.28% over the past 6 years from $54,631 to $62,981.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $65,175 with $2,194 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 $64,906, which is $1,925 more than this year.
University of San Diego School of Law Tuition Changes Over the Past 5 Years
Tuition & Fees
Change %
2018-2019
$54,631
-
2019-2020
$56,711
3.81%
2020-2021
$58,911
3.88%
2021-2022
$58,821
-0.15%
2022-2023
$60,861
3.47%
2023-2024
$62,981
3.48%
University of San Diego 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 San Diego School of Law is $95,401. 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 $62,401. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of San Diego School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
University of San Diego School of Law Cost of Attendance
Costs
Cost of Attendance
$95,401
Tuition & Fees
$62,981
Room & Board, Transportation
$25,478
Books
$2,093
Other Expenses
$4,849
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received
$62,401
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount
$33,000
LL.M. Tuition
University of San Diego School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $51,106.
University of San Diego School of Law LL.M. Tuition
In 2023, 89.86% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $33,000 at University of San Diego School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of San Diego School of Law is higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in California, the received percentage is slightly higher than the average of 79%.
University of San Diego School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent Received
Average Amount
University of San Diego School of Law
89.86%
$33,000
All Law Schools
81.23%
$22,897
Public
79.84%
$16,599
Private
82.32%
$27,821
California Law Schools
78.73%
$31,683
Public
90.23%
$23,930
Private
74.30%
$34,665
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 754 enrolled students, 669 students 88.73% received grants and/or scholarships. 6.13% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 106.88% received more than half amount of tuition.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $52,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $26,000. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $46,111 and the 25th percentile amount is $12,500.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Full-time
Enrollment
616
678
684
701
710
Grants/Scholarships Received
507
577
603
623
638
Percent Received
82.31%
85.10%
88.16%
88.87%
89.86%
Received Amount
25th Percentile
$17,000
$21,000
$22,000
$16,389
$26,000
50th Percentile
$26,700
$30,000
$31,000
$28,130
$33,000
75th Percentile
$40,000
$40,000
$45,000
$38,000
$52,000
Part-time
Enrollment
71
64
61
56
44
Grants/Scholarships Received
45
43
40
41
31
Percent Received
63.38%
67.19%
65.57%
73.21%
70.45%
Received Amount
25th Percentile
$12,000
$8,225
$12,000
$6,650
$12,500
50th Percentile
$18,000
$15,000
$22,000
$12,000
$13,000
75th Percentile
$25,000
$24,000
$34,000
$27,000
$46,111
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of full-time students who received financial aid, 100.16% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 105.33% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 6.43% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 2,061.29% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 138.71% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
