Cost of Attendance

The Cost of Attendance is used to calculate the maximum amount of financial assistance you may be eligible to receive, and is determined in accordance with federal guidelines provided by the U.S. Department of Education. The COA includes the total estimated cost of tuition, fees, room, board, books, supplies, transportation, and personal expenses for one academic year.

The following Estimated Cost of Attendance (COA) figures are provided to assist you with your financial planning. These figures are for the 2013-2014 academic year (August – May) based on full-time enrollment. Your total financial aid award (including all scholarships, grants, loans, and other awarded financial assistance) cannot exceed the total COA based on your housing status provided on your FAFSA. These are estimated costs, it is strongly recommended that you review your individual financial needs before borrowing any student loans and borrow only what you need. When planning your educational costs, it is essential that you also plan for future repayment of any amounts borrowed.  For COA based on less than full-time enrollment, click here.


Estimated 2013-2014 Cost of Attendance (COA)

J.D. Program
Fall/Spring On Campus Off Campus With Parent
Tuition & Fees $37,402 $37,402 $37,402
Books & Supplies 1,250 1,250 1,250
Room & Board  17,200 14,072 2,708
Loan Fees 1,350 1,350 1,350
Transportation 2,206 3,214 3,214
Personal 3,642 3,642 3,642
TOTAL COA $63,050 $60,930 $49,566


LL.M. Program
Fall/Spring On Campus Off Campus With Parent
Tuition & Fees $25,868 $25,868 $25,868
Books & Supplies 1,200 1,200 1,200
Room & Board 17,200 14,072 2,708
Loan Fees 720 720 720
Transportation 2,206 3,214 3,214
Personal 2,628 2,628 2,628
TOTAL COA $49,822 $47,702 $36,338


J.S.D. Program
Per Semester 9 Credits
Tuition & Fees $3,553
Books & Supplies 625
Loan Fees 44
TOTAL COA $4,222


These are estimated figures and are subject to change without notice.

As per federal regulations consumer debt (e.g. mortgage, car loans, personal loans, and credit card) cannot be included in the Cost of Attendance.

On a case-by-case basis Cost of Attendance figures may be adjusted for reasonable educational related expenses.