MS IN LEGAL STUDIES COST OF ATTENDANCE |
2019-20 |
Tuition |
$1,750 per credit (26 credits) |
Mandatory Fees2 |
$421 |
Health Insurance |
$2,669 (estimated; can be waived with proof of sufficient insurance)2 |
TOTAL |
$48,590 |
1 Tuition for the Diploma in Taxation (DIPT) program is also $1,870 per credit (10 credits).
2 Mandatory Fees:
- Student Bar Association Fees (for LLM in Comparative Law students only):
Full-time $50 (9 or more credits); Part-time $40 (8 or fewer credits)
- Health Fee: $340
- Student Life Pavilion Fee: $70
- Activity Fee: $11.00 (Fall only)
3 International Health Insurance Rate: $2,669 (2018-19)
OTHER MSLS FEES* |
Parking Fee (per year/per car) |
Varies according to permit |
Returned Check Fee |
$25 |
Late Payment/Late Registration Fee |
Monthly interest charge |
Transcript Fee |
$10 |
Applicants who plan to obtain a student visa should review our Visa Information for details about the financial certification required in order to apply for a visa.
All costs and fees are subject to change and are based on a ten month academic year. Figures accurate as of 01/18/19.
MSLS ADDITIONAL EXPENSE ALLOWANCES |
|
Full Time (9 units or more) |
Less than Full Time |
Books & Supplies |
$1,618 |
$1,220 |
Housing |
$11,115 |
$11,115 |
Food |
$4,779 |
$4,779 |
Transportation3 |
$2,881 |
$2,881 |
Personal/Misc. |
$3,497 |
$3,497 |
3 Annual parking fee for one vehicle included in the transportation budget.
Note: The cost of attendance listed above does not include an allowance for the law school's mandatory health insurance. If you wish to access additional loan religiosity to pay for this insurance, you can submit your request via email to lawaid@sandiego.edu. If you will be paying for a different health insurance plan and provide appropriate documentation to the Office of Financial Aid, budget allowances can be made to add the costs incurred during the period of enrollment. Please note that loan eligibility cannot be increased if you are being covered by your parent's plan.
The cost of attendance listed above also does not include an allowance for loan origination fees in the amount of $1,465 that will be included in the COA of students applying for federal loans.