Cost of Attendance & Tuition

One of the distinguishing features about Texas Law is our affordable tuition and Cost of Attendance (COA). The COA covers fixed expenses (e.g., tuition and fees) and reasonable living expenses only for the nine months students are enrolled for the fall and spring terms. Individual budgets will vary based on student-specific living arrangements, whether they intend to borrow federal student loans, and personal spending decisions.

Students are only able to receive financial aid (i.e., scholarships, grants, and loans) up to the annual COA.

2024-25 Annual Budget

First-Year Student

ExpensesResidentNon-resident
Tuition & Fees*$38,236$56,822
Books & Supplies$1,500$1,500
Housing & Food$17,300$17,300
Transportation$1,740$1,740
Personal & Misc.$4,634$4,634
Licensure Fees (Bar Exam Fees)VariesVaries
TOTAL$63,410$81,996
This budget is for 1Ls taking 30 hours, which is the required annual course load.

Continuing Student

ExpensesResidentNon-resident
Tuition & Fees*$36,598$54,384
Books & Supplies$1,500$1,500
Housing & Food$17,300$17,300
Transportation$1,740$1,740
Personal & Misc.$4,634$4,634
Licensure Fees (Bar Exam Fees)VariesVaries
TOTAL$61,772$79,558
This budget is for 2Ls/3Ls taking 28 hours, which is the normal annual course load.

*Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees are determined annually each spring and are subject to change. For other tuition rates including rates for dual degree candidates, visit Texas OneStop. The information above should only be used to estimate your cost of attendance.

International students should be aware that they are required to purchase student health insurance and will be assessed a support services fee and an administrative fee.

Cost of Attendance Adjustments

While the annual COA budget is set by the University and has been deemed sufficient to cover reasonable expenses to attend Texas Law, there are circumstances where students may increase the annual budget to include other expenses that may arise and warrant an increase.

Common COA adjustments include:

  • Student health insurance premiums
  • Childcare expenses
  • Costs for professional licensure (e.g., bar exam fees)
  • Equipment (e.g., computer or laptop purchase)

Please note that if you are borrowing federal student loans to cover your expenses, increasing your COA will increase your overall loan indebtedness. Students who are in the market for new computer equipment, the Campus Computer Store offers students academic discounts from Apple, Dell, Lenovo as well as on software and accessories.

Financial Aid Policies