Tuition and Fees
Tuition and Fees
UW Law remains one of the most affordable institutions of higher learning among law schools.
2025–2026 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 | $47,073 | $58,956 |
| LL.M. in Asian & Comparative Law | $32,394 | $49,833 |
| LL.M. in Sustainable International Development | ||
| LL.M. in Global Business Law | ||
| LL.M. in General Law | ||
| Ph.D. in Law | $28,146 | $49,833 |
[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 Global Cohort [3] |
See note 3 below.
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[2] Note on tuition and fees, table 2: In addition to the fees per credit, there are quarterly service fees:
- Service & Activity Fee: $175
- Facility Renovation Fee: $70
- IMA Bond Fee: $32
- Technology Fee: $32
- U-Pass Fee: $73
- TOTAL: $382
[3] Note on Master of Jurisprudence Global Cohort: The Master of Jurisprudence Global Cohort, formerly known as Master of Jurisprudence China, is offered under contractual agreement with the sponsoring organizations. Students in the Master of Jurisprudence Global Cohort 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 2025–2026 are $65,800.00.
2025–2026 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).