Washington College of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees at Washington College of Law is $65,556 according to the Washington College of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Washington College of Law' tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in District of Columbia, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $62,632.

Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $56,543 at American University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $33,239. The law school tuition is 15.94% higher than undergraduate tuition and 97.23% higher than graduate tuition at American University.

Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

The following table & chart compares Washington College 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 College of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $65K and $70K
2025 Washington College of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-StateOut-of-State
Washington College of Law$65,556
All Law Schools$30,475$50,994
Public$30,475$43,661
Private$56,676
District of Columbia Law Schools$13,438$56,506
Public$13,438$25,873
Private$62,632
* Average law school tuition is based on 2024 data because many law schools have not yet announced their 2025 tuition rates.
Washington College of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

The tuition & fees at Washington College of Law has increased by 3.91% compared to last year. It has increased by 15.57% over the past 7 years from $56,724 to $65,556.
The 2026 estimated tuition & fees is $68,121 with $2,565 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 $67,597, which is $2,041 more than this year.
Washington College of Law Tuition Trends Chart

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

The 2025 cost of attendance at Washington College of Law is $96,710. 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 $56,710. For detailed costs breakdown, see Washington College of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
Washington College of Law Cost of Attendance
Costs
Cost of Attendance$96,710
Tuition & Fees$65,556
Room & Board, Transportation$27,398
Books$2,100
Other Expenses$1,656
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$56,710
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$40,000

LL.M. Tuition

Washington College of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $63,088.
Washington College of Law LL.M. Tuition
Cost
Tuition & Fees$63,088
Room & Board$22,456
Books$1,800
Other Expenses$2,000
Cost of Attendance$89,344

Financial Aid Statistics

Grants and Scholarships Received

In 2023, 71.82% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $40,000 at Washington College of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Washington College of Law is lower than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in District of Columbia, the received percentage is similar to the average of 73%.
Washington College of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
Washington College of Law71.82%$40,000
All Law Schools81.23%$22,897
Public79.84%$16,599
Private82.32%$27,821
District of Columbia Law Schools73.43%$25,230
Public77.44%$8,292
Private72.63%$28,618

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

For 1,167 enrolled students, 827 students 70.87% received grants and/or scholarships. 14.99% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 64.21% received more than half amount of tuition.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $40,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $32,000. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $32,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $30,000.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
20192020202120222023
Full-time
Enrollment1,0971,025933911976
Grants/Scholarships Received664773771717701
Percent Received60.53%75.41%82.64%78.70%71.82%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$25,000$25,000$25,000$30,000$32,000
50th Percentile$30,000$30,000$35,000$40,000$40,000
75th Percentile$35,000$35,000$40,000$40,000$40,000
Part-time
Enrollment219217205202191
Grants/Scholarships Received130144140142126
Percent Received59.36%66.36%68.29%70.30%65.97%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$25,000$25,000$30,000$30,000$30,000
50th Percentile$30,000$30,000$30,000$30,000$32,000
75th Percentile$30,000$30,000$31,000$32,000$32,000

How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

Of full-time students who received financial aid, 21.97% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 62.48% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 15.55% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 122.22% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 73.81% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
20192020202120222023
Full-time
Number Received664773771717701
Half or Less than Tuition26.51%25.87%24.64%22.59%21.97%
Half to Full Tuition65.06%64.94%62.91%61.65%62.48%
Full Tuition8.43%8.93%12.32%15.62%15.41%
More than Full Tuition0.00%0.26%0.13%0.14%0.14%
Part-time
Number Received130144140142126
Half or Less than Tuition18.46%13.89%9.29%9.15%14.29%
Half to Full Tuition79.23%80.56%82.86%77.46%73.81%
Full Tuition2.31%5.56%7.86%13.38%11.90%
More than Full Tuition0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%