Financial Support
Tuition & Financial Aid
Understand the investment in your legal education and explore funding options.
A transparent look at tuition and fees.
WashU Law believes in sharing transparent information about educational costs to help you plan your investment in legal education.
for all full-time residential law programs.
Required Fees:
- University Health & Wellness Fee: $672 (mandatory)
- Student Bar Association Fee: $120 (all students)*
- Orientation Fee: $100
Full-time enrollment (9 or more credit hours per semester), tuition and fees are subject to change each year.
*International students incur an additional $5 health insurance fee per semester
Estimate cost of living in St. Louis.
These estimates are based on nine months of study and represent maximum student budgets. St. Louis offers exceptional affordability with abundant free entertainment, from Forest Park and free museums to festivals, and cultural events. Many students reduce costs considerably through careful planning and taking advantage of the city’s accessible lifestyle.
$72,792
(for all full-time residential law programs)
$13,590
(rent, utilities, phone/internet)
$3,447
$1,500
$5,000
$672
$120
$1,413
$2,712
(Mandatory unless proof of comparable coverage is provided.)*$941
Access funding for your legal education.
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply for federal loans and determine your eligibility for need-based assistance. It takes approximately ten days for the school to receive your FAFSA report. Students are responsible for completing all necessary documents and meeting required deadlines.
FAFSA Code for WashU Law: 002520
