Tuition and Fees
Tuition and Fees
UW Law remains one of the most affordable institutions of higher learning among law schools.
2024–2025 tuition and fees [1] for J.D. as well as LL.M. in Asian & Comparative, Global Business, SID and General Law
| Degree Programs | Resident | Nonresident |
|---|---|---|
| J.D. — 1L | $44,844 | $56,691 |
| LL.M. in Asian & Comparative Law | $30,864 | $48,372 |
| LL.M. in Sustainable International Development | ||
| LL.M. in Global Business Law | ||
| LL.M. in General Law | ||
| Ph.D. in Law | $27,066 | $48,372 |
[1] Note on tuition and fees, table 1: Based on 3 quarters, average 40–45 credits. For more detailed information on tuition and fees for these programs, please visit the Office of Planning & Budgeting.
2025–2026 tuition and fees [2] for Master of Jurisprudence and LL.M. in Health, Intellectual Property and Tax
| Degree Programs | Per Credit | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| LL.M. in Health Law | $1,211 | $48,440 (40 credits required) |
| LL.M. in Intellectual Property Law & Policy | ||
| LL.M. in Taxation | $1,092 | $39,312 (36 credits required) |
| Master of Jurisprudence | $803 |
$36,135 |
| Master of Jurisprudence China [3] |
See note 3 below.
|
|
[2] Note on tuition and fees, table 2: In addition to the fees per credit, there are quarterly service fees:
- Student Activities, IMA and Operating Fee: $271
- Tech Fee: $27
- U-Pass: $70
- Total: $368
[3] Note on Master of Jurisprudence China: The China Master of Jurisprudence Program is offered under contractual agreement with the sponsoring organizations. Students in the China Master of Jurisprudence Program do not pay tuition to the University of Washington (UW) on a per-credit basis directly. All program costs, including application counseling and submission, charges for credits required for the degree, additional fees for UW health insurance, transportation, facility and other mandatory fees are paid through the contractual arrangement. The estimated program costs for the academic year 2024-2025 are $65,800.00.
2024–2025 Estimated Cost of Attendance [4]
| Books and supplies | $2,319 |
|---|---|
| Room and board | $22,674 |
| Personal expenses | $2,508 |
| Transportation | $1,581 |
| SUBTOTAL | $29,082 |
[4] Note on estimated cost of attendance: International students are required to have health insurance. Learn more about premiums and payment for the International Student Health Insurance Plan (ISHIP).