Washington College of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

    2027 Tuition & Fees

    Washington College of Law 2027 Tuition & Fees is $71,852. Washington College of Law's tuition is slightly higher than the national average ($61,794) for private law schools in the United States. Compared to other private law schools in District of Columbia, Washington College of Law's tuition is similar to the state average ($69,006).
    You can check tuition & other costs trends at Washington College of Law Tuition & Fees Trends page.

    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 over $70K
    2027 Washington College of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
    In-StateOut-of-State
    Washington College of Law$71,852
    All Law Schools$33,157$55,459
    Public$33,157$47,209
    Private$61,794
    District of Columbia Law Schools$13,438$61,818
    Public$13,438$25,873
    Private$69,006
    Washington College of Law Tuition & Fees Chart
    1 2027 tuition based on published amounts by Washington College of Law Financial Aid / Bursar.
    2 2026 tuition based on ABA data.

    Washington College of Law Tuition Changes Since 2020

    The tuition & fees at Washington College of Law has increased by 3.87% compared to last year. It has increased by 5.26% over the past 8 years from $52,036 to $71,852.
    The 2028 estimated tuition & fees is $74,633 with $2,781 increase, if the this year's increase rate (3.87%) is applied. Based on the average increase rate (5.26%) since 2020, the 2028 estimated tuition & fees is $75,630, which is $3,778 more than this year.
    Washington College of Law Tuition Trends Chart

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

    For 2027, the estimated cost of attendance (COA) at Washington College of Law is $98,266. This comprehensive figure covers tuition, mandatory fees, housing, books and supplies, transportation, and general living expenses. However, optional charges such as health insurance, loan origination fees, and specific exam costs may not be included.
    On average, Harvard Law School awards $40,000 in financial aid per student. By factoring in these institutional grants and scholarships, the net cost of attendance drops to$58,266.
    Washington College of Law Cost of Attendance
    Costs
    Cost of Attendance$98,266
    Tuition$66,990
    Fees$2,182
    On-Campus Living Costs$29,094
    Off-Campus Living Costs$33,832
    At-Home Living Costs$15,256
    COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$58,266
    Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$40,000
    Data Source: Washington College of Law Bursar/Financial Office, ABA (American Bar Association), IPEDS data center

    Financial Aid Statistics

    Grants and Scholarships Received

    In 2026, 59.54% 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 much lower than the average percentage of 80.58%. Compared to law schools in District of Columbia, the received percentage is slightly lower than the average of 69%.
    You can check financial aid trends at Washington College of Law Financial Aid Trends page.
    Washington College of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
    Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
    Washington College of Law59.54%$40,000
    All Law Schools80.58%$24,147
    Public79.05%$18,032
    Private81.76%$28,843
    District of Columbia Law Schools69.47%$26,825
    Public70.59%$8,292
    Private69.25%$30,531

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

    For 1,232 enrolled students, 732 students 59.42% received grants and/or scholarships. 10.66% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 67.35% 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 $40,000. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $32,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $32,000.
    The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
    202120222023202420252026
    Full-time
    Enrollment1,0259339119761,0211,033
    Grants/Scholarships Received773771717701698615
    Percent Received75.41%82.64%78.70%71.82%68.36%59.54%
    Received Amount
    25th Percentile$25,000$25,000$30,000$32,000$32,500$40,000
    50th Percentile$30,000$35,000$40,000$40,000$40,000$40,000
    75th Percentile$35,000$40,000$40,000$40,000$40,000$40,000
    Part-time
    Enrollment217205202191218199
    Grants/Scholarships Received144140142126124117
    Percent Received66.36%68.29%70.30%65.97%56.88%58.79%
    Received Amount
    25th Percentile$25,000$30,000$30,000$30,000$25,200$32,000
    50th Percentile$30,000$30,000$30,000$32,000$32,000$32,000
    75th Percentile$30,000$31,000$32,000$32,000$32,000$32,000

    How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

    Of full-time students who received financial aid, 22.76% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 66.34% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
    In special, 10.89% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 119.66% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 72.65% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
    How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
    202120222023202420252026
    Full-time
    Number Received773771717701698615
    Half or Less than Tuition25.87%24.64%22.59%21.97%22.92%22.76%
    Half to Full Tuition64.94%62.91%61.65%62.48%62.75%66.34%
    Full Tuition8.93%12.32%15.62%15.41%14.18%9.27%
    More than Full Tuition0.26%0.13%0.14%0.14%0.14%1.63%
    Part-time
    Number Received144140142126124117
    Half or Less than Tuition13.89%9.29%9.15%14.29%19.35%17.95%
    Half to Full Tuition80.56%82.86%77.46%73.81%67.74%72.65%
    Full Tuition5.56%7.86%13.38%11.90%12.90%9.40%
    More than Full Tuition0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
    Articles & Statistics for Law School Admission