Washburn University School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees at Washburn University School of Law is $26,340 for Kansas residents and $39,900 for out-of-state students according to the Washburn University School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., Washburn University School of Law' tuition is similar to the average tuition of $43,313.

Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,578 for state residents and $20,582 for out-out-state students at Washburn University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,388 for state residents and $20,068 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 93.86% higher than undergraduate tuition and 98.82% higher than graduate tuition at Washburn University.

Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

The following table & chart compares Washburn University 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 Washburn University School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $35K and $40K
2024 Washburn University School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-StateOut-of-State
Washburn University School of Law$26,340$39,900
All Law Schools$30,198$50,356
Public$30,198$43,313
Private$55,813
Washburn University School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

The tuition & fees at Washburn University School of Law has increased by 6.57% compared to last year. It has increased by 18.85% over the past 6 years from $33,572 to $39,900.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $42,523 with $2,623 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 $41,404, which is $1,504 more than this year.
Washburn University School of Law Tuition Trends Chart

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses

The 2024 cost of attendance at Washburn University School of Law is $42,297 for Kansas residents and $55,857 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 $52,827. For detailed costs breakdown, see Washburn University School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
Washburn University School of Law Cost of Attendance
Kansas ResidentsOut-of-State
Cost of Attendance$42,297$55,857
Tuition & Fees$26,340$39,900
Room & Board, Transportation$11,957
Books$2,000
Other Expenses$2,000
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$39,267$52,827
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$3,030

LL.M. Tuition

Washburn University School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $35,750.
Washburn University School of Law LL.M. Tuition
Cost
Tuition & Fees$35,750
Room & Board$11,957
Books$2,000
Other Expenses$2,000
Cost of Attendance$51,707

Financial Aid Statistics

Grants and Scholarships Received

In 2023, 96.50% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $3,030 at Washburn University School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Washburn University School of Law is higher than the average percentage of 81.23%.
Washburn University School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
Washburn University School of Law96.50%$3,030
All Law Schools81.23%$22,897
Public79.84%$16,599
Private82.32%$27,821

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

For 314 enrolled students, 303 students 96.50% received grants and/or scholarships. 13.86% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 35.31% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $11,944 and the 25th percentile amount is $979.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
20192020202120222023
Total Enrollment320317330345314
Grants/Scholarships Received213225245252303
Percent Received66.56%70.98%74.24%73.04%96.50%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$10,000$10,000$8,250$8,510$979
50th Percentile$17,000$17,250$17,000$17,000$3,030
75th Percentile$23,000$23,547$23,900$23,861$11,944

How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

Of those who received financial aid, 50.83% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 35.31% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 13.86% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 42 out of total 305 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
20192020202120222023
Number Received213225245252303
Half or Less than Tuition35.68%37.33%37.14%40.87%50.83%
Half to Full Tuition45.54%43.56%41.63%41.67%35.31%
Full Tuition0.47%1.33%1.63%1.98%2.64%
More than Full Tuition18.31%17.78%19.59%15.48%11.22%