All students are expected to become familiar with the financial obligations they incur by registering at the USD School of Law. The following information provides the essential data. If in doubt, students should make inquiries at the Student Accounts Office before the registration fee payment dates.
2023-2024 Cost of Attendance
- JD Tuition and Fees
- LLM Tuition and Fees
- MSLS Tuition and Fees
| FULL TIME (12-16 UNITS) |
PART TIME (8-11 UNITS) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,500 | $46,190 |
| Fees | $481 | $461 |
| Books & Supplies | $2,093 | $1,605 |
| Housing | $15,552 | $15,552 |
| Food | $6,795 | $6,795 |
| Transportation | $3,131 | $3,131 |
| Personal/Misc. | $4,849 | $4,849 |
| TOTAL | $95,401 | $78,583 |
The Cost of Attendance does not include mandatory health insurance, average loan origination fees of $2,548/yr for those who borrow, or $1,970 in bar fees for graduating students.
Tuition
JD tuition is $62,500 for full-time enrollment (12 or more units); and $46,190 for part-time enrollment (8-11 units).
Fees
Fees consist of:
- Student Bar Association Fees: Full-time $60; Part-time $40 (Fall Only)
- Student Wellness Fee: $340
- Student Life Pavilion Fee: $70
- Student Activity Fee: $11.00 (Fall Only)
Other Fees
| ITEM | FEE |
|---|---|
| Summer 2024 | $2,225 per unit |
| Returned Check Fee | $25 |
| Transcript Fee | $10 |
| Late Payment/Late Registration Fee | Monthly Late Payment Penalty of .833% (10% APR) |
| Health Insurance Rate | $3,876 |