Tuition and Costs: J.D. Program
Tuition and Living Expenses
The University of Dayton School of Law charges tuition per credit hour rather than per academic year. The cost per credit hour for the Traditional program is $1,352 for the 2024-2025 academic year. For the Online Hybrid J.D. program the cost per credit hour is $1,500 for the 2024-2025 academic year.
To encourage you to devote your full attention to the rigors of the first year of law school, UDSL policy prohibits employment during the first year with the exception of holiday and summer breaks (This policy does not apply to Online Hybrid students). After your first year, you may pursue part-time employment to help with tuition and other costs.
J.D. Costs and Budget
Traditional J.D. Costs and Budget for Fall 2024-Spring 2025
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Tuition* $1,352 per credit hour |
$39,208 |
| University Fees |
$514 |
| Total Direct Costs |
$39,722 |
| *Tuition is based on the typical 1st year schedule of 14 hours Fall and 15 hours Spring. |
The Office of Financial Aid establishes annual student budgets to reflect a realistic cost of attendance. These budgets include both your direct (billable) costs, above, and those non-billable costs associated most commonly with law school. We then use this budget to determine your eligibility for financial aid.
Per federal regulation, the combination of financial assistance received by the student from all sources cannot exceed the established student budget.
Sample Student Budgets for those Taking Federal Loans in Fall 2024-Spring 2025
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Sample Student Budget for First Year Students 2024/25 |
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Tuition & Fees (average of 15 credit hours per sem) *First year students will actually take 14 hours Fall, 15 hours Spring for total tuition & fees costs of $39,208 |
$41,074 |
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Books & Supplies |
$1,500 |
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Living Allowance |
$15,735 |
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Transportation |
$1,945 |
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Loan Processing Fees* |
$215-$640 |
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Total Cost of Attendance |
$60,469 |
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Sample Student Budget for Upper Level 2024/25 |
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Tuition & Fees (average of 14 credit hours per sem) |
$38,370 |
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Books & Supplies |
$1,500 |
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Living Allowance |
$15,735 |
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Transportation |
$1,945 |
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Average Loan Processing Fees* |
$215-$640 |
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Average Professional Licensure Fees** |
$700 |
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Total Cost of Attendance |
$58,465 |
*Average Loan Processing Fees include the average origination fee associated with all Federal loans.
**Average Professional Licensure Fee includes cost associated with the Bar Exam.
Online Hybrid J.D. Cost and Budget
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Direct Costs Fall 2024 & Spring 2025 |
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Tuition* $1,500 per credit hour |
$19,500 |
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University Fees** |
$350 |
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Total Direct Costs |
$19,850 |
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*Tuition is based on the typical 1st year schedule of 6 hours Fall & 7 hours Spring |
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**University Fees include Get Real Intensive fee, which is charged only in Fall semester. |
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The Office of Financial Aid establishes annual student budgets to reflect a realistic cost of attendance. These budgets include both your direct (billable) costs, above, and those non-billable costs associated most commonly with law school. We then use this budget to determine your eligibility for financial aid.
Per federal regulation, the combination of financial assistance received by the student from all sources cannot exceed the established student budget.
Sample Student Budgets for 2024/25 for those taking Federal Loans
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Sample Student Budget for First Year Students 2024/25 |
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Tuition & Fees (average of 7 credit hours per sem) *First year students will actually take 6 hours Fall, 7 hours Spring for total tuition & fees costs of $19,850 |
$21,350 |
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Books & Supplies |
$800 |
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Living Allowance |
$7,868 |
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Loan Processing Fees* |
$215 |
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Total Cost of Attendance |
$30,233 |
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Sample Student Budget for Upper Level 2024/25 |
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Tuition & Fees (average of 9 credit hours per sem) |
$27,350 |
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Books & Supplies |
$800 |
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Living Allowance |
$7,868 |
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Average Loan Processing Fees* |
$215 |
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Average Professional Licensure Fees** |
$400 |
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Total Cost of Attendance |
$36,633 |
*Average Loan Processing Fees include the average origination fee associated with all Federal loans.
**Average Professional Licensure Fee includes cost associated with the Bar Exam.