Juris Doctor JD - Incoming Students

2024-2025 Cost of Attendance

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is the maximum amount of financial assistance available to a student in one academic year. The COA is determined using each student’s enrollment (Day or Evening) and residency classification (Resident or Non-Resident). Tuition is a flat rate for 1st year students in the Day program (1st and 2nd years for the Evening program).

JD Day 1L

Budget Item  Resident Non-Resident
Tuition $36,034 $53,190
Mandatory Fees $2,149 $2,149
Books $1,725 $1,725
Computer Fee $2,000 $2,000
Health Insurance $4,580 $4,580
Living Expenses $26,550 $26,550
Malpractice $112 $112
Commuting Expenses $0 $1,200
Loan Fees $2,531 $3,307
Transportation $2,000 $2,000
Total $77,681 $96,813

JD Evening 1L and 2L

Budget Item Resident Non-Resident
Tuition $23,654 $34,821
Mandatory Fees $2,133 $2,133
Books $690 $690
Computer Fee $2,000 $2,000
Health Insurance $0 $0
Living Expenses* $26,550 $26,550
Malpractice $0 $0
Commuting Expenses $0 $1,200
Loan Fees $1,764 $2,287
Transportation $2,000 $2,000
Total $58,791 $71,681

 

Sample Financial Aid Offer

Students in the JD programs who have a valid FAFSA on file are awarded up to their full cost of attendance with federal loans and any merit scholarships awarded by the Carey School of Law Office of Admissions.

Award Type Source Amount
Federal Direct Loan Unsubsidized Federal $20,500
Federal Direct Grad PLUS Loan Federal Cost of Attendance minus all other aid