Tuition and fees for students of the School of Law for the Academic Year 2024-2025 and Academic Year 2025-2026 can be found in the tables below. Tuition and fees are different based on a student's program. Please select the program to view the tuition and fees billed for the term enrolled. To explore program information, please visit the School of Law website.
Academic Year 2024-2025 includes the Summer 2024, Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 terms.
Academic Year 2025-2026 includes the Summer 2025, Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 terms.
This is provided for informational purposes and may not represent all fees and charges a student may incur. Please visit Common Fees and Transactions for a description of common fees including contact information.
Regardless of the learning environment, the tuition and fees will remain the same throughout the semester. The tuition and fees are in exchange for learning, academic credit, and certain non-academic services that will be provided whether in person, in a hybrid environment, or entirely remotely, and tuition and fees amounts will remain the same in the event the mode of course delivery changes during the semester.
Academic Year 2024-2025
Summer 2024, Fall 2024 and Spring 2025
| Tuition and Fees: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2024 | Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 | Fall & Spring Total | |
| Tuition: Up to 9 credit hours per semester | $2,535 per credit hour | $2,613 per credit hour | $2,613 per credit hour | |
| Tuition: 10 or more credit hours per semester | $2,535 per credit hour | $31,350 | $31,350 | $62,700 |
| Student Medical Plan1 | $1,890 | $1,890 | $3,780 | |
| One to One Fitness Membership2 | $142 | $177 | $319 | |
| Sales Tax3 | $11.36 | $14.16 | $25.52 | |
| Graduate Student Council Fee | $19 | $19 | $38 | |
| RTA Transportation Fee | $65 | $65 | $130 | |
| Law Activity Fee | $85 | $85 | $170 | |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $33,562.36 | $33,600.16 | $67,162.52 | |
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The cost of attending CWRU for one academic year is referred to as the “cost of attendance” or COA. A student's cost of attendance includes direct costs that a student pays to the university, such as tuition and fees, but it also includes standard estimates for indirect costs that a student incurs as a result of their attendance, such as living allowance, books, supplies, personal expenses, food and transportation. Direct costs and indirect costs are included in the estimated cost of education when determining financial aid packages. In addition to tuition and fees, below are other estimated costs included in a student’s cost of attendance. |
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| Other Estimated Cost of Attendance: | ||||
| Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 | Fall & Spring Total | ||
| Living Allowance: Housing | $4,890 | $4,890 | $9,780 | |
| Living Allowance: Meals | $1,862 | $1,862 | $3,724 | |
| Books and Supplies (up to 9 credits) |
$82 per credit |
$82 per credit | $82 per credit | |
| Books and Supplies (10 or more credits) | $984 | $984 | $1,968 | |
| Transportation and Personal Expenses | $4,482 | $4,482 | $8,964 | |
| Loan Origination Fees | varies | varies | varies | |
Note: The tuition rate applies to Law School non-degree students.
1 This fee may be eligible for waiver. Please visit the Student Medical Plan website for waiver criteria and instructions to waive this fee. Waiver will apply to both fall and spring semesters if done by the fall semester tuition due date. If the waiver is completed after the fall semester tuition due date, students must complete the waiver again for the spring semester.
2 This fee may be opted-out through SIS by the semester tuition due date. Students must opt-out every semester. The Spring fee includes the summer term.
3 The Sales Tax is charged for the One to One Fitness Membership and the current sales tax rate is 8%. The Sales Tax is removed when the student waives the One to One Fitness Membership.
| Tuition and Fees: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2024 | Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 | Total | |
| Tuition: Up to 9 credit hours per semester | $2,535 per credit hour | $2,613 per credit hour | $2,613 per credit hour | |
| Graduate Student Council Fee | $19 | $19 | $38 | |
| Law Activity Fee | $85 | $85 | $170 | |
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The cost of attending CWRU for one academic year is referred to as the “cost of attendance” or COA. A student's cost of attendance includes direct costs that a student pays to the university, such as tuition and fees, but it also includes standard estimates for indirect costs that a student incurs as a result of their attendance, such as living allowance, books, supplies, personal expenses, food and transportation. Direct costs and indirect costs are included in the estimated cost of education when determining financial aid packages. In addition to tuition and fees, below are other estimated costs included in a student’s cost of attendance. |
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| Other Estimated Cost of Attendance: | ||||
| Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 | Total | ||
| Living Allowance: Housing | $4,890 | $4,890 | $9,780 | |
| Living Allowance: Meals | $1,862 | $1,862 | $3,724 | |
| Books and Supplies (up to 9 credits) | $82 per credit | $82 per credit | $82 per credit | |
| Transportation and Personal Expenses | $4,482 | $4,482 | $8,964 | |
| Loan Origination Fees | varies | varies | varies | |
| Tuition and Fees: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2024 | Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 | Fall & Spring Total | |
| Tuition: Up to 9 credit hours per semester | $2,535 per credit hour | $2,613 per credit hour | $2,613 per credit hour | |
| Tuition: 10 or more credit hours per semester | $2,535 per credit hour | $23,000 | $23,000 | $46,000 |
| Student Medical Plan1 | $1,890 | $1,890 | $3,780 | |
| One to One Fitness Membership2 | $142 | $177 | $319 | |
| Sales Tax3 | $11.36 | $14.16 | $25.52 | |
| Graduate Student Council Fee | $19 | $19 | $38 | |
| RTA Transportation Fee | $65 | $65 | $130 | |
| Law Activity Fee | $85 | $85 | $170 | |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $25,212.36 | $25,250.16 | $50,462.52 | |
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The cost of attending CWRU for one academic year is referred to as the “cost of attendance” or COA. A student's cost of attendance includes direct costs that a student pays to the university, such as tuition and fees, but it also includes standard estimates for indirect costs that a student incurs as a result of their attendance, such as living allowance, books, supplies, personal expenses, food and transportation. Direct costs and indirect costs are included in the estimated cost of education when determining financial aid packages. In addition to tuition and fees, below are other estimated costs included in a student’s cost of attendance. |
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| Other Estimated Cost of Attendance: | ||||
| Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 | Fall & Spring Total | ||
| Living Allowance: Housing | $4,890 | $4,890 | $9,780 | |
| Living Allowance: Meals | $1,862 | $1,862 | $3,724 | |
| Books and Supplies (up to 9 credits) | $82 per credit | $82 per credit | $82 per credit | |
| Books and Supplies (10 or more credits) | $984 | $984 | $1,968 | |
| Transportation and Personal Expenses | $4,482 | $4,482 | $8,964 | |
| Loan Origination Fees | varies | varies | varies | |
1 This fee may be eligible for waiver. Please visit the Student Medical Plan website for waiver criteria and instructions to waive this fee. Waiver will apply to both fall and spring semesters if done by the fall semester tuition due date. If the waiver is completed after the fall semester tuition due date, students must complete the waiver again for the spring semester.
2 This fee may be opted-out through SIS by the semester tuition due date. Students must opt-out every semester. The Spring fee includes the summer term.
3 The Sales Tax is charged for the One to One Fitness Membership and the current sales tax rate is 8%. The Sales Tax is removed when the student waives the One to One Fitness Membership.
| Tuition and Fees: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2024 | Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 | Fall & Spring Total | |
| Tuition: Up to 9 credit hours per semester | $2,535 per credit hour | $2,613 per credit hour | $2,613 per credit hour | |
| Tuition: 10 or more credit hours per semester | $2,535 per credit hour | $23,000 | $23,000 | $46,000 |
| Student Medical Plan1 | $1,890 | $1,890 | $3,780 | |
| One to One Fitness Membership2 | $142 | $177 | $319 | |
| Sales Tax3 | $11.36 | $14.16 | $25.52 | |
| Graduate Student Council Fee | $19 | $19 | $38 | |
| RTA Transportation Fee | $65 | $65 | $130 | |
| Law Activity Fee | $85 | $85 | $170 | |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $25,212.36 | $25,250.16 | $50,462.52 | |
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The cost of attending CWRU for one academic year is referred to as the “cost of attendance” or COA. A student's cost of attendance includes direct costs that a student pays to the university, such as tuition and fees, but it also includes standard estimates for indirect costs that a student incurs as a result of their attendance, such as living allowance, books, supplies, personal expenses, food and transportation. Direct costs and indirect costs are included in the estimated cost of education when determining financial aid packages. In addition to tuition and fees, below are other estimated costs included in a student’s cost of attendance. |
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| Other Estimated Cost of Attendance: | ||||
| Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 | Fall & Spring Total | ||
| Living Allowance: Housing | $4,890 | $4,890 | $9,780 | |
| Living Allowance: Meals | $1,862 | $1,862 | $3,724 | |
| Books and Supplies (up to 9 credits) | $82 per credit | $82 per credit | $82 per credit | |
| Books and Supplies (10 or more credits) | $984 | $984 | $1,968 | |
| Transportation and Personal Expenses | $4,482 | $4,482 | $8,964 | |
| Loan Origination Fees | varies | varies | varies | |
1 This fee may be eligible for waiver. Please visit the Student Medical Plan website for waiver criteria and instructions to waive this fee. Waiver will apply to both fall and spring semesters if done by the fall semester tuition due date. If the waiver is completed after the fall semester tuition due date, students must complete the waiver again for the spring semester.
2 This fee may be opted-out through SIS by the semester tuition due date. Students must opt-out every semester. The Spring fee includes the summer term.
3 The Sales Tax is charged for the One to One Fitness Membership and the current sales tax rate is 8%. The Sales Tax is removed when the student waives the One to One Fitness Membership.
Academic Year 2025-2026
Summer 2025, Fall 2025 and Spring 2026
| Tuition and Fees: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2025 | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Fall & Spring Total | |
| Tuition: Up to 9 credit hours per semester | $2,613 per credit hour | $2,692 per credit hour | $2,692 per credit hour | |
| Tuition: 10 or more credit hours per semester | $2,613 per credit hour | $32,300 | $32,300 | $64,600 |
| Student Medical Plan1 | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| One to One Fitness Membership2 | $146 | $182 | $328 | |
| Sales Tax3 | $11.68 | $14.56 | $26.24 | |
| Graduate Student Council Fee | $19 | $19 | $38 | |
| RTA Transportation Fee | $70 | $70 | $140 | |
| Law Activity Fee | $87 | $87 | $174 | |
| Law Bar Exam Prep Fee | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| Total Tuition and Fees | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
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The cost of attending CWRU for one academic year is referred to as the “cost of attendance” or COA. A student's cost of attendance includes direct costs that a student pays to the university, such as tuition and fees, but it also includes standard estimates for indirect costs that a student incurs as a result of their attendance, such as living allowance, books, supplies, personal expenses, food and transportation. Direct costs and indirect costs are included in the estimated cost of education when determining financial aid packages. In addition to tuition and fees, below are other estimated costs included in a student’s cost of attendance. |
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| Other Estimated Cost of Attendance: | ||||
| Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Fall & Spring Total | ||
| Living Allowance: Housing | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| Living Allowance: Meals | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| Books and Supplies (up to 9 credits) |
TBD |
TBD | TBD | |
| Books and Supplies (10 or more credits) | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| Transportation and Personal Expenses | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| Loan Origination Fees | varies | varies | varies | |
TBD: To be determined. We expect amount(s) will be available on or around May 1, 2025.
Note: The tuition rate applies to Law School non-degree students.
1 This fee may be eligible for waiver. Please visit the Student Medical Plan website for waiver criteria and instructions to waive this fee. Waiver will apply to both fall and spring semesters if done by the fall semester tuition due date. If the waiver is completed after the fall semester tuition due date, students must complete the waiver again for the spring semester.
2 This fee may be opted-out through SIS by the semester tuition due date. Students must opt-out every semester. The Spring fee includes the summer term.
3 The Sales Tax is charged for the One to One Fitness Membership and the current sales tax rate is 8%. The Sales Tax is removed when the student waives the One to One Fitness Membership.
| Tuition and Fees: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2025 | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Total | |
| Tuition: Up to 9 credit hours per semester | $2,613 per credit hour | $2,692 per credit hour | $2,692 per credit hour | |
| Graduate Student Council Fee | $19 | $19 | $38 | |
| Law Activity Fee | $87 | $87 | $174 | |
| Law Bar Exam Prep Fee | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
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The cost of attending CWRU for one academic year is referred to as the “cost of attendance” or COA. A student's cost of attendance includes direct costs that a student pays to the university, such as tuition and fees, but it also includes standard estimates for indirect costs that a student incurs as a result of their attendance, such as living allowance, books, supplies, personal expenses, food and transportation. Direct costs and indirect costs are included in the estimated cost of education when determining financial aid packages. In addition to tuition and fees, below are other estimated costs included in a student’s cost of attendance. |
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| Other Estimated Cost of Attendance: | ||||
| Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Total | ||
| Living Allowance: Housing | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| Living Allowance: Meals | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| Books and Supplies (up to 9 credits) | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| Transportation and Personal Expenses | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| Loan Origination Fees | varies | varies | varies | |
TBD: To be determined. We expect amount(s) will be available on or around May 1, 2025.
| Tuition and Fees: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2025 | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Fall & Spring Total | |
| Tuition: Up to 9 credit hours per semester | $2,613 per credit hour | $2,692 per credit hour | $2,692 per credit hour | |
| Tuition: 10 or more credit hours per semester | $2,613 per credit hour | $23,700 | $23,700 | $47,400 |
| Student Medical Plan1 | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| One to One Fitness Membership2 | $146 | $182 | $328 | |
| Sales Tax3 | $11.68 | $14.56 | $26.24 | |
| Graduate Student Council Fee | $19 | $19 | $38 | |
| RTA Transportation Fee | $70 | $70 | $140 | |
| Law Activity Fee | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| Total Tuition and Fees | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
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The cost of attending CWRU for one academic year is referred to as the “cost of attendance” or COA. A student's cost of attendance includes direct costs that a student pays to the university, such as tuition and fees, but it also includes standard estimates for indirect costs that a student incurs as a result of their attendance, such as living allowance, books, supplies, personal expenses, food and transportation. Direct costs and indirect costs are included in the estimated cost of education when determining financial aid packages. In addition to tuition and fees, below are other estimated costs included in a student’s cost of attendance. |
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| Other Estimated Cost of Attendance: | ||||
| Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Fall & Spring Total | ||
| Living Allowance: Housing | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| Living Allowance: Meals | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| Books and Supplies (up to 9 credits) | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| Books and Supplies (10 or more credits) | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| Transportation and Personal Expenses | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| Loan Origination Fees | varies | varies | varies | |
TBD: To be determined. We expect amount(s) will be available on or around May 1, 2025.
1 This fee may be eligible for waiver. Please visit the Student Medical Plan website for waiver criteria and instructions to waive this fee. Waiver will apply to both fall and spring semesters if done by the fall semester tuition due date. If the waiver is completed after the fall semester tuition due date, students must complete the waiver again for the spring semester.
2 This fee may be opted-out through SIS by the semester tuition due date. Students must opt-out every semester. The Spring fee includes the summer term.
3 The Sales Tax is charged for the One to One Fitness Membership and the current sales tax rate is 8%. The Sales Tax is removed when the student waives the One to One Fitness Membership.
| Tuition and Fees: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2025 | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Fall & Spring Total | |
| Tuition: Up to 9 credit hours per semester | $2,613 per credit hour | $2,692 per credit hour | $2,692 per credit hour | |
| Tuition: 10 or more credit hours per semester | $2,613 per credit hour | $23,700 | $23,700 | $47,400 |
| Student Medical Plan1 | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| One to One Fitness Membership2 | $146 | $182 | $328 | |
| Sales Tax3 | $11.68 | $14.56 | $26.24 | |
| Graduate Student Council Fee | $19 | $19 | $38 | |
| RTA Transportation Fee | $70 | $70 | $140 | |
| Law Activity Fee | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| Total Tuition and Fees | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
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The cost of attending CWRU for one academic year is referred to as the “cost of attendance” or COA. A student's cost of attendance includes direct costs that a student pays to the university, such as tuition and fees, but it also includes standard estimates for indirect costs that a student incurs as a result of their attendance, such as living allowance, books, supplies, personal expenses, food and transportation. Direct costs and indirect costs are included in the estimated cost of education when determining financial aid packages. In addition to tuition and fees, below are other estimated costs included in a student’s cost of attendance. |
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| Other Estimated Cost of Attendance: | ||||
| Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Fall & Spring Total | ||
| Living Allowance: Housing | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| Living Allowance: Meals | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| Books and Supplies (up to 9 credits) | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| Books and Supplies (10 or more credits) | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| Transportation and Personal Expenses | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| Loan Origination Fees | varies | varies | varies | |
TBD: To be determined. We expect amount(s) will be available on or around May 1, 2025.
1 This fee may be eligible for waiver. Please visit the Student Medical Plan website for waiver criteria and instructions to waive this fee. Waiver will apply to both fall and spring semesters if done by the fall semester tuition due date. If the waiver is completed after the fall semester tuition due date, students must complete the waiver again for the spring semester.
2 This fee may be opted-out through SIS by the semester tuition due date. Students must opt-out every semester. The Spring fee includes the summer term.
3 The Sales Tax is charged for the One to One Fitness Membership and the current sales tax rate is 8%. The Sales Tax is removed when the student waives the One to One Fitness Membership.
Last Updated: 1/29/2025
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