Tuition and Fees

UW Law remains one of the most affordable institutions of higher learning among law schools.

2024–2025 tuition and fees * 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

* 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.


2024–2025 tuition and fees** for Master of Jurisprudence and LL.M. in Health, Intellectual Property and Tax

  
Degree Programs Per Credit Annual
LL.M. in Health Law $1,153 $46,120
(40 credits required)
LL.M. in Intellectual Property Law & Policy
LL.M. in Taxation $1,040 $37,440
(36 credits required)
Master of Jurisprudence $765

$34,425
(45 credits required)

Master of Jurisprudence China $855

$38,475
(45 credits required)

** 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

2024–2025 Estimated Cost of Attendance ***

Estimated Cost of Attendance
Books and supplies $2,319
Room and board $22,674
Personal expenses $2,508
Transportation $1,581
SUBTOTAL $29,082

*** International students are required to have health insurance. Learn more about premiums and payment for the International Student Health Insurance Plan (ISHIP).