University of Virginia School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at University of Virginia School of Law is $74,700 for Virginia residents and $77,700 for out-of-state students according to the University of Virginia School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of Virginia School of Law' tuition is much higher than the average tuition of $43,661. Compared to public law schools in Virginia, its tuition is higher than the average tuition of $62,942.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $22,323 for state residents and $58,950 for out-out-state students at University of Virginia-Main Campus. The average graduate tuition & fees is $22,612 for state residents and $36,198 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 31.81% higher than undergraduate tuition and 114.65% higher than graduate tuition at University of Virginia-Main Campus.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares University of Virginia 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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2025 University of Virginia School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-State
Out-of-State
University of Virginia School of Law
$74,700
$77,700
All Law Schools
$30,475
$50,994
Public
$30,475
$43,661
Private
$56,676
Virginia Law Schools
$48,785
$55,383
Public
$48,785
$62,942
Private
$49,714
* Average law school tuition is based on 2024 data because many law schools have not yet announced their 2025 tuition rates.
University of Virginia School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at University of Virginia School of Law has increased by 4.72% compared to last year. It has increased by 21.98% over the past 7 years from $63,700 to $77,700.
The 2026 estimated tuition & fees is $81,365 with $3,665 increase, if the this year's increase rate is applied. Based on the average increase rate over past 5 years, the 2026 estimated tuition & fees is $81,115, which is $3,415 more than this year.
University of Virginia School of Law Tuition Changes Over the Past 5 Years
In-State
Out-of-State
Change %
2018-2019
$60,700
$63,700
-
2019-2020
$63,200
$66,200
3.92%
2020-2021
$65,500
$68,500
3.47%
2021-2022
$66,500
$69,500
1.46%
2022-2023
$68,500
$71,500
2.88%
2023-2024
$71,200
$74,200
3.78%
2024-2025
$74,700
$77,700
4.72%
University of Virginia School of Law Tuition Trends Chart
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2025 cost of attendance at University of Virginia School of Law is $102,870 for Virginia residents and $105,870 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 $75,870. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of Virginia School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
University of Virginia School of Law Cost of Attendance
Virginia Residents
Out-of-State
Cost of Attendance
$102,870
$105,870
Tuition & Fees
$74,700
$77,700
Room & Board, Transportation
$21,720
Books
$1,800
Other Expenses
$4,650
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received
$72,870
$75,870
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount
$30,000
LL.M. Tuition
University of Virginia School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $71,200 for Virginiaresidents and $74,200 for out-of-state students.
University of Virginia School of Law LL.M. Tuition
In 2023, 66.26% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $30,000 at University of Virginia School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of Virginia School of Law is lower than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Virginia, the received percentage is lower than the average of 88%.
University of Virginia School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent Received
Average Amount
University of Virginia School of Law
66.26%
$30,000
All Law Schools
81.23%
$22,897
Public
79.84%
$16,599
Private
82.32%
$27,821
Virginia Law Schools
88.40%
$27,303
Public
80.80%
$26,807
Private
94.11%
$27,675
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 898 enrolled students, 595 students 66.26% received grants and/or scholarships. 8.74% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 26.39% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $45,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $15,000.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Total Enrollment
923
964
942
922
898
Grants/Scholarships Received
446
552
582
627
595
Percent Received
48.32%
57.26%
61.78%
68.00%
66.26%
Received Amount
25th Percentile
$20,000
$18,000
$15,250
$15,000
$15,000
50th Percentile
$31,850
$28,250
$25,000
$22,500
$30,000
75th Percentile
$60,700
$50,000
$45,000
$40,000
$45,000
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 64.87% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 26.39% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 8.74% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 52 out of total 960 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
