Western State College of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

    2024 Tuition & Fees

    The 2024 tuition & fees at Western State College of Law is $49,848 according to the Western State College of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Western State College of Law' tuition is slightly lower than the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in California, its tuition is lower than the average tuition of $62,718.

    Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

    The following table & chart compares Western State 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 Western State College of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $45K and $50K
    2024 Western State College of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
    In-StateOut-of-State
    Western State College of Law$49,848
    All Law Schools$30,475$50,994
    Public$30,475$43,661
    Private$56,676
    California Law Schools$56,178$64,018
    Public$56,178$67,397
    Private$62,718
    Western State College of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

    Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

    The tuition & fees at Western State College of Law has increased by 11.82% compared to last year. It has increased by 14.88% over the past 6 years from $43,393 to $49,848.
    The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $55,739 with $5,891 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 $51,331, which is $1,483 more than this year.
    Western State College of Law Tuition Trends Chart

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

    The 2024 cost of attendance at Western State College of Law is $78,072. 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 $47,352. For detailed costs breakdown, see Western State College of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
    Western State College of Law Cost of Attendance
    Costs
    Cost of Attendance$78,072
    Tuition & Fees$49,848
    Room & Board, Transportation$21,196
    Books$2,600
    Other Expenses$4,428
    COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$47,352
    Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$30,720

    LL.M. Tuition

    Western State College of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $49,848.
    Western State College of Law LL.M. Tuition
    Cost
    Tuition & Fees$49,848
    Room & Board-
    Books-
    Other Expenses-
    Data Source: Western State College of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center, https://www.wsulaw.edu/prospective-students/financial-aid/

    Financial Aid Statistics

    Grants and Scholarships Received

    In 2023, 81.42% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $30,720 at Western State College of Law.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Western State College of Law is similar to the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in California, the received percentage is similar to the average of 79%.
    Western State College of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
    Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
    Western State College of Law81.42%$30,720
    All Law Schools81.23%$22,897
    Public79.84%$16,599
    Private82.32%$27,821
    California Law Schools78.73%$31,683
    Public90.23%$23,930
    Private74.30%$34,665

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

    For 309 enrolled students, 234 students 75.73% received grants and/or scholarships.
    For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $37,894 and the 25th percentile amount is $19,720. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $26,070 and the 25th percentile amount is $14,450.
    The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
    20192020202120222023
    Full-time
    Enrollment291126147158226
    Grants/Scholarships Received23383115132184
    Percent Received80.07%65.87%78.23%83.54%81.42%
    Received Amount
    25th Percentile$20,000$10,715$13,000$12,000$19,720
    50th Percentile$25,800$20,432$22,565$23,000$30,720
    75th Percentile$32,145$21,430$30,100$34,000$37,894
    Part-time
    Enrollment150105998483
    Grants/Scholarships Received8148625850
    Percent Received54.00%45.71%62.63%69.05%60.24%
    Received Amount
    25th Percentile$14,330$7,165$6,000$8,769$14,450
    50th Percentile$20,000$13,615$12,000$20,000$20,705
    75th Percentile$24,500$20,498$17,880$24,000$26,070

    How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

    Of full-time students who received financial aid, 28.80% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 71.20% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
    For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 106.00% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 64.00% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
    How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
    20192020202120222023
    Full-time
    Number Received23383115132184
    Half or Less than Tuition33.48%72.29%29.57%40.15%28.80%
    Half to Full Tuition66.52%27.71%70.43%59.09%71.20%
    Full Tuition0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
    More than Full Tuition0.00%0.00%0.00%0.76%0.00%
    Part-time
    Number Received8148625850
    Half or Less than Tuition39.51%64.58%38.71%36.21%36.00%
    Half to Full Tuition58.02%35.42%61.29%63.79%64.00%
    Full Tuition1.23%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
    More than Full Tuition1.23%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
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