Traditional J.D. Costs and Budget for Fall 2025-Spring 2026
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Tuition* $1,380 per credit hour
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$40,020
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University Fees
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$514 |
Total Direct Costs
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$40,534
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| *Tuition is based on the typical 1st year schedule of 14 hours Fall and 15 hours Spring. |
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The Office of Financial Aid establishes annual student budgets to reflect a realistic cost of attendance. These budgets include both your direct (billable) costs, above, and those non-billable costs associated most commonly with law school. We then use this budget to determine your eligibility for financial aid.
Per federal regulation, the combination of financial assistance received by the student from all sources cannot exceed the established student budget.
Sample Student Budgets for those Taking Federal Loans in Fall 2025-Spring 2026
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Sample Student Budget for First Year Students 2025/26
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Tuition & Fees (average of 15 credit hours per sem)
*First year students will actually take 14 hours Fall, 15 hours Spring for total tuition & fees costs of $39,208
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$41,914
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Books & Supplies
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$1,500
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Living Allowance
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$16,180
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Transportation
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$2,000
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Loan Processing Fees*
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$215-$640
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Total Cost of Attendance
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$61,809
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Sample Student Budget for Upper Level 2025/26
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Tuition & Fees (average of 14 credit hours per sem)
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$39,154
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Books & Supplies
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$1,500
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Living Allowance
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$16,180
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Transportation
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$2,000
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Average Loan Processing Fees*
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$215-$640
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Average Professional Licensure Fees**
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$700
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Total Cost of Attendance
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$59,749
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*Average Loan Processing Fees include the average origination fee associated with all Federal loans.
**Average Professional Licensure Fee includes cost associated with the Bar Exam.