Tuition, Fees and Cost of Attendance for JD Students 2013-14
View the Tuition, Fees and Cost of Attendance for 2012–13
(Based on nine month academic year. Figures accurate as of 3/5/13.)
JD Students
Cost of Attendance |
Full Time (12-16 units) |
Part Time (8-11 units) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $45,600 | $33,000 |
| Fees1 | $260 | $250 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,447 | $1,132 |
| Rent | $9,441 | $9,441 |
| Food | $3,493 | $3,493 |
| Transportation2 | $2,675 | $2,675 |
| Personal/Misc. | $2,851 | $2,851 |
| Student Loan Fees | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| Student Medical Insurance3 | $1,929 | $1,929 |
| TOTAL4 | $69,076 | $56,121 |
1 Fees:
- Student Bar Association Fees: Full-time (12-16 units) $50; Part-time (8-11 units) $40
- Health Center Fee: $140
- Student Life Pavilion Fee: $70
2 Annual parking fee for one vehicle included in the transportation budget. More information on parking fees
3 May be waived with proof of insurance.
4 Student living with parent must substitute the food and housing combined allowance with $2,350
Other Fees and Per Unit Charges
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Application Fee (nonrefundable) | $50 |
| Per Unit Charge: For single courses, summer session and credits in excess of 16 for full-time program and fewer than 8 for part-time program. |
$1,600 per JD credit |
| Returned Check Fee | $25 |
| Parking Fee (per year/per car) | Varies according to permit |
| Transcript Fee | $5 |
| Late Payment/Late Registration Fee | $150 |
All fees are subject to increase.
Sample Budgets and Awards
| Type A JD Full Time Students |
Type B JD Day Students |
Type C JD Part Time Students |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget: | |||
| Avg. Cost of Education | $69,076 | $69,076 | $56,121 |
| Resources: | |||
| Family/Student Contribution |
Ø | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Financial Aid Award:1 | |||
| Merit Scholarship | $31,000 | Ø | $15,000 |
| Federal Unsub. Stafford:2 | $20,500 | $20,500 | $20,500 |
| Federal Perkins Loan | Ø | $5,000 | Ø |
| USD Tuition Credit Loan | Ø | Ø | Ø |
| Federal Work Study | $4,000 | $4,000 | Ø |
| Federal Grad PLUS Loan: | $13,576 | $39,576 | $20,621 |
| Total Aid Award | $69,076 | $69,076 | $56,121 |
1 The figures listed are for purposes of illustration only.
2Federal Unsubsidized Stafford academic yearly maximum is $20,500.
This information is accurate as of March 2013.




