University of Washington School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees at University of Washington School of Law is $43,584 for Washington residents and $55,617 for out-of-state students according to the University of Washington School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of Washington School of Law' tuition is higher than the average tuition of $43,661.

Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,643 for state residents and $41,997 for out-out-state students at University of Washington-Seattle Campus. The average graduate tuition & fees is $18,633 for state residents and $32,511 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 32.43% higher than undergraduate tuition and 71.07% higher than graduate tuition at University of Washington-Seattle Campus.

Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

The following table & chart compares University of Washington 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 Washington School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $55K and $60K
2024 University of Washington School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-StateOut-of-State
University of Washington School of Law$43,584$55,617
All Law Schools$30,475$50,994
Public$30,475$43,661
Private$56,676
University of Washington School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

The tuition & fees at University of Washington School of Law has increased by 7.92% compared to last year. It has increased by 17.86% over the past 6 years from $47,190 to $55,617.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $60,023 with $4,406 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 $57,603, which is $1,986 more than this year.
University of Washington 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 Washington School of Law is $69,559 for Washington residents and $81,592 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 $68,592. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of Washington School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
University of Washington School of Law Cost of Attendance
Washington ResidentsOut-of-State
Cost of Attendance$69,559$81,592
Tuition & Fees$43,584$55,617
Room & Board, Transportation$21,318
Books$2,319
Other Expenses$2,338
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$56,559$68,592
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$13,000

LL.M. Tuition

University of Washington School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $30,012 for Washingtonresidents and $47,460 for out-of-state students.
University of Washington School of Law LL.M. Tuition
Cost
Tuition & Fees
Washington Residents$30,012
Out-of-State$47,460
Room & Board$21,318
Books$2,319
Other Expenses$2,338
Cost of Attendance
Washington Residents$55,987
Out-of-State$73,435

Financial Aid Statistics

Grants and Scholarships Received

In 2023, 78.54% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $13,000 at University of Washington School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of Washington School of Law is similar to the average percentage of 81.23%.
University of Washington School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
University of Washington School of Law78.54%$13,000
All Law Schools81.23%$22,897
Public79.84%$16,599
Private82.32%$27,821

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

For 522 enrolled students, 410 students 78.54% received grants and/or scholarships. 3.66% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 8.78% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $16,500 and the 25th percentile amount is $8,000.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
20192020202120222023
Total Enrollment492493500492522
Grants/Scholarships Received355362350378410
Percent Received72.15%73.43%70.00%76.83%78.54%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$9,000$7,869$6,000$6,000$8,000
50th Percentile$11,000$10,500$10,500$12,000$13,000
75th Percentile$15,749$15,000$15,000$15,000$16,500

How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

Of those who received financial aid, 87.56% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 8.78% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 3.66% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 15 out of total 715 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
20192020202120222023
Number Received355362350378410
Half or Less than Tuition81.13%90.06%89.71%91.27%87.56%
Half to Full Tuition14.65%6.08%6.57%4.50%8.78%
Full Tuition0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
More than Full Tuition4.23%3.87%3.71%4.23%3.66%