Washington College of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

The 2024 tuition & fees at Washington College of Law is $63,088 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 $55,993. Compared to private law schools in District of Columbia, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $61,165.
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $53,889 at American University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $39,126. The law school tuition is 17.07% higher than undergraduate tuition and 61.24% higher than graduate tuition at American University.
2024 Washington College of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-StateOut-of-State
Washington College of Law$63,088
All Law Schools$30,419$50,509
Public$30,419$43,495
Private$55,993
District of Columbia Law Schools$13,438$55,283
Public$13,438$25,873
Private$61,165
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 3.43% compared to last year. It has increased by 11.22% over the past 6 years from $56,724 to $63,088.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $65,254 with $2,166 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 $64,504, which is $1,416 more than this year.
Washington College of Law Tuition Trends Chart

Cost of Attendance

The 2024 cost of attendance at Washington College of Law is $91,144. 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 $56,144. 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$91,144
Tuition & Fees$63,088
Room & Board, Transportation$22,456
Books$3,600
Other Expenses$2,000
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$56,144
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$35,000

LL.M. Tuition

The LL.M. tuition & fees at Washington College of Law 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

Grants and Scholarships Received

In 2023, 82.64% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $35,000 at Washington College of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Washington College of Law is similar to the average percentage of 79.82%. Compared to law schools in District of Columbia, the received percentage is slightly higher than the average of 73%.
Washington College of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
Washington College of Law82.64%$35,000
All Law Schools79.82%$21,012
Public77.34%$15,574
Private81.76%$25,263
District of Columbia Law Schools72.70%$22,438
Public66.96%$7,500
Private73.84%$25,425

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

For 1,138 enrolled students, 911 students 80.05% received grants and/or scholarships. 11.75% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 65.97% 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 $25,000. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $31,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $30,000.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
2022
Full-time
Enrollment933
Grants/Scholarships Received771
Percent Received82.64%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$25,000
50th Percentile$35,000
70th Percentile$40,000
Part-time
Enrollment205
Grants/Scholarships Received140
Percent Received68.29%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$30,000
50th Percentile$30,000
70th Percentile$31,000

Financial Aid Amount to Tuition

Of full-time students who received financial aid, 24.64% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 62.91% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 12.45% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 135.71% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 82.86% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
2022
Full-time
Number Received771
Half or Less than Tuition24.64%
Half to Full Tuition62.91%
Full Tuition12.32%
More than Full Tuition0.13%
Part-time
Number Received140
Half or Less than Tuition9.29%
Half to Full Tuition82.86%
Full Tuition7.86%
More than Full Tuition0.00%