Vanderbilt University Law School Tuition and Financial Aid
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at Vanderbilt University Law School is $75,440 according to the Vanderbilt University Law School Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Vanderbilt University Law School' tuition is much higher than the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in Tennessee, its tuition is much higher than the average tuition of $57,703.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $63,946 at Vanderbilt University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $56,128. The law school tuition is 17.97% higher than undergraduate tuition and 34.41% higher than graduate tuition at Vanderbilt University.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Vanderbilt University 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 Vanderbilt University Law School with law schools that have similar tuition over $70K
2025 Vanderbilt University Law School Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-State
Out-of-State
Vanderbilt University Law School
$75,440
All Law Schools
$30,475
$50,994
Public
$30,475
$43,661
Private
$56,676
Tennessee Law Schools
$20,194
$47,505
Public
$20,194
$32,207
Private
$57,703
* Average law school tuition is based on 2024 data because many law schools have not yet announced their 2025 tuition rates.
Vanderbilt University Law School Tuition & Fees Chart
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at Vanderbilt University Law School has increased by 4.51% compared to last year. It has increased by 31.30% over the past 7 years from $57,458 to $75,440.
The 2026 estimated tuition & fees is $78,843 with $3,403 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 $80,162, which is $4,722 more than this year.
Vanderbilt University Law School Tuition Changes Over the Past 5 Years
Tuition & Fees
Change %
2018-2019
$57,458
-
2019-2020
$60,050
4.51%
2020-2021
$62,930
4.80%
2021-2022
$64,984
3.26%
2022-2023
$67,396
3.71%
2023-2024
$72,184
7.10%
2024-2025
$75,440
4.51%
Vanderbilt University Law School Tuition Trends Chart
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2025 cost of attendance at Vanderbilt University Law School is $107,912. 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 $74,912. For detailed costs breakdown, see Vanderbilt University Law School's bursar/financial aid page.
Vanderbilt University Law School Cost of Attendance
Costs
Cost of Attendance
$107,912
Tuition & Fees
$75,440
Room & Board, Transportation
$24,686
Books
$1,700
Other Expenses
$6,086
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received
$74,912
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount
$33,000
LL.M. Tuition
Vanderbilt University Law School has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $72,184.
In 2023, 84.56% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $33,000 at Vanderbilt University Law School.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Vanderbilt University Law School is similar to the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Tennessee, the received percentage is slightly higher than the average of 76%.
Vanderbilt University Law School Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent Received
Average Amount
Vanderbilt University Law School
84.56%
$33,000
All Law Schools
81.23%
$22,897
Public
79.84%
$16,599
Private
82.32%
$27,821
Tennessee Law Schools
76.25%
$20,872
Public
70.36%
$7,496
Private
80.18%
$29,790
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 531 enrolled students, 449 students 84.56% received grants and/or scholarships. 2.23% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 40.31% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $40,987 and the 25th percentile amount is $21,167.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Total Enrollment
577
557
562
544
531
Grants/Scholarships Received
510
479
475
460
449
Percent Received
88.39%
86.00%
84.52%
84.56%
84.56%
Received Amount
25th Percentile
$23,000
$25,000
$25,000
$25,000
$21,167
50th Percentile
$27,000
$27,000
$30,000
$32,000
$33,000
75th Percentile
$33,000
$33,200
$35,000
$39,375
$40,987
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 57.46% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 40.31% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 2.23% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 10 out of total 555 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
