Cost

Tuition

The tuition rates and fees for the University of Pittsburgh School of Law are adjusted each year based on recommendations from the University Board of Trustees. These tuition rates and fees are announced in July. 

Law School Fees

In addition to the fees charged by the University, the School of Law has fees specific to law students. 

Fee Type Full-Time, Two Terms Full-Time Per Term Part-Time Per Term
Law Exam Fee (All Law Students) $63 $31.50 $31.50
Law Public Service Interest Fee (JD Only) $50 $25 $25
Law Bar Success Fee (JD Only) $525 $262.50 $262.50
Laptop Fee (1L - JD Only) $1,500 $750 $750

Cost of Attendance 

Each academic year a standard cost of attendance (COA) is developed for students. This COA is designed to adequately cover tuition, fees, books, and living expenses for the period of enrollment (August – May). A student may receive financial aid (from any source) up to their COA. 

Students with extraordinary documented expenses beyond their COA may request that their COA be increased to allow for such expenses. Individual budget increases are subject to strict federal guidelines and will only be approved for compelling reasons with appropriate documentation. Students are advised that credit card and car payment CANNOT be included in COA. These increases are done on an individual basis and appropriate documentation will be required before such as increase can be approved.

Students must complete the Cost of Attendance Increase Request form and submit it along with all supporting documentation for review of a COA increase. The expenses will be calculated for the period that the student is enrolled, not the calendar year. Approved COA increases allow for additional loan eligibility up to the amount of the increase.

Residency Requirements

Find out how to determine your residency (Pennsylvania or Out-of-State).