
Tuition and Costs: J.D. Program
Tuition and Living Expenses
The University of Dayton School of Law charges tuition per credit hour rather than per academic year. The cost per credit hour for the Traditional and Two-Year J.D. programs is $1,237 for the 2021-2022 academic year. For the Online Hybrid J.D. program the cost per credit hour is $1,500 for the 2021-2022 academic year.
To encourage you to devote your full attention to the rigors of the first year of law school, UDSL policy prohibits employment during the first year (with the exception of holiday and summer breaks). After your first year, you may pursue part-time employment to help with tuition and other costs.
J.D. Cost of Attendance
STUDENT BUDGET FOR SUMMER 2021
Tuition (based on 14 semester hours) $1,237 per credit hour |
$17,318 |
University charge | $130 |
Health, Counseling and Other Charges |
$79 |
Books and supplies | $750 |
Estimated Living and Personal Expenses |
$8,500 |
Total | $26,777 |
STUDENT BUDGET FOR FALL 2021 AND SPRING 2022
Tuition (based on 31 semester hours) $1,237 per credit hour |
$38,347* |
University charge | $260 |
Health, Counseling and Other Charges |
$158 |
Books and supplies | $1,500 |
Estimated Living and Personal Expenses |
$17,000 |
Total | $57,265 |
* Summer Starters in the Two-Year J.D. Program may vary the number of credits they take in the Spring Semester. All J.D. students must have 90 credits to graduate.
STUDENT BUDGET FOR FALL 2021 AND SPRING 2022 SEMESTERS
Tuition (based on 29 semester hours) $1,237 per credit hour |
$35,873 |
University charge | $260 |
Health, Counseling and Other Charges |
$158 |
Books and supplies | $1,500 |
Estimated Living and Personal Expenses |
$17,000 |
Total | $54,791 |
STUDENT BUDGET FOR FALL 2021 AND SPRING 2022 SEMESTERS
Tuition (based on 14 semester hours) $1,500 per credit hour |
$21,000 |
University charge | $50 |
Get REAL Week Fee |
$800 |
Books and supplies | $800 |
Estimated Living and Personal Expenses |
$8,000 |
Total for Two Semesters |
$30,650 |