Washington and Lee University School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees at Washington and Lee University School of Law is $55,550 according to the Washington and Lee University School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Washington and Lee University School of Law' tuition is similar to the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in Virginia, its tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $49,714.

Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $64,525 at Washington and Lee University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $47,437. The law school tuition is 13.91% lower than undergraduate tuition and 17.10% higher than graduate tuition at Washington and Lee University.

Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

The following table & chart compares Washington and Lee 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 Washington and Lee University School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $55K and $60K
2024 Washington and Lee University School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-StateOut-of-State
Washington and Lee University School of Law$55,550
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
Washington and Lee University School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

The tuition & fees at Washington and Lee University School of Law has increased by 2.00% compared to last year. It has increased by 12.55% over the past 6 years from $49,355 to $55,550.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $56,662 with $1,112 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 $56,945, which is $1,395 more than this year.
Washington and Lee University School of Law Tuition Trends Chart

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

The 2024 cost of attendance at Washington and Lee University School of Law is $73,450. 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 $40,950. For detailed costs breakdown, see Washington and Lee University School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
Washington and Lee University School of Law Cost of Attendance
Costs
Cost of Attendance$73,450
Tuition & Fees$55,550
Room & Board, Transportation$14,720
Books$3,180
Other Expenses-
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$40,950
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$32,500

Financial Aid Statistics

Grants and Scholarships Received

In 2023, 96.83% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $32,500 at Washington and Lee University School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Washington and Lee University School of Law is higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Virginia, the received percentage is similar to the average of 88%.
Washington and Lee University School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
Washington and Lee University School of Law96.83%$32,500
All Law Schools81.23%$22,897
Public79.84%$16,599
Private82.32%$27,821
Virginia Law Schools88.40%$27,303
Public80.80%$26,807
Private94.11%$27,675

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

For 378 enrolled students, 366 students 96.83% received grants and/or scholarships.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $36,500 and the 25th percentile amount is $17,500.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
20192020202120222023
Total Enrollment396401361379378
Grants/Scholarships Received380384352365366
Percent Received95.96%95.76%97.51%96.31%96.83%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$20,000$17,500$17,500$17,500$17,500
50th Percentile$34,500$35,000$33,500$35,000$32,500
75th Percentile$40,000$40,000$37,500$37,500$36,500

How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

Of those who received financial aid, 34.15% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 65.85% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
20192020202120222023
Number Received380384352365366
Half or Less than Tuition32.11%29.69%35.51%33.70%34.15%
Half to Full Tuition67.63%70.31%64.49%66.30%65.85%
Full Tuition0.26%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
More than Full Tuition0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%