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Cost of Attendance

LL.M.

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The cost of attendance (COA) for LL.M. students in the residential program during one semester of the 2025-2026 nine-month academic year is located below. ÌýThe non-billable charges below may be multiplied times two to determine living expense allocation over the entire academic year.Ìý

For full-time LL.M. students completing the program in one fall/spring academic year, multiply the semester total by two for program cost. For part-time LL.M. students, multiply the number of credits per semester by the cost per credit below to determine the semester tuition charge and then add the semester living expenses for your total semester COA. For those attending during the summer semester, an additional COA chart is below outlining tuition and living expenses (based on 3Ìýcredit enrollment). Part-time LL.M. students typically complete their program over three semesters.

The COA is the maximum amount of financial aid permitted from all sources. Institutional funds awarded by Â鶹Æƽâ°æWCL, in combination with tuition-only outside assistance, cannot exceed Â鶹Æƽâ°æWCL tuition.

Monthly living expenses: For the 2025-2026 (9-month) academic year, students should budget approximately $3,100 per month for living expenses with approximately $2,000 of that allocated to housing and utilities. The total monthly figure includes housing, food, and personal expenses from the above costs of attendance.

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LL.M. COA 12+ Credits
LL.M. COA 8 Credits
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LL.M. Cost of AttendanceÌý(12+ Credits per semester) during the Fall 2025 Semester of the 2025-2026 Nine-month Academic Year
Tuition Ìý$33,495
Fees Ìý$841*
Total Billable ChargesÌý Ìý$34,336 (One semester)
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Books Ìý$1,600
Housing Ìý$9,288**
Food Ìý$3,258
Transportation Ìý$702
Personal Ìý$864
Total for One Semester Ìý$50,048***


*Figure does not include the cost of Â鶹Æƽâ°æ medical insurance
**Based on off-campus housing
***Federal loan recipients may borrow up to an additional $1,208 to help offset federal loan fees incurred at disbursement

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LL.M. Cost of Attendance (8 Credits per semester) during the Fall 2025 Semester of the 2025-2026 Nine-month Academic Year
Tuition Ìý$19,848*
Fees Ìý$351
Total Billable ChargesÌý Ìý$20,199 (One semester)
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Books Ìý$800**
Housing Ìý$9,288***
Food Ìý$3,258
Transportation Ìý$702
Personal Ìý$864
Total for One Semester Ìý$35,111****


*Based on registration in 8 credits for one semester. Financial Aid is prorated to actual credit hours at $2,481 per credit.
**Based on registration in 8 credits for one semester. Books allocation for registration in 9-11 credits is $1,200.
***Based on off-campus housing
****Federal loan recipients may borrow up to an additional $1,204 to help offset federal loan fees incurred at disbursement.

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LL.M. Half-Time Time Cost of Attendance (6-8 Credits per semester) During the Fall 2025 Semester of the 2025-2026 Nine-month Academic Year
Tuition Ìý$14,886*
Fees Ìý$351
Total Billable ChargesÌý Ìý$15,237 (One semester)
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Books Ìý$800
Housing Ìý$9,288**
Food Ìý$3,258
Transportation Ìý$702
Personal Ìý$864
Total for One Semester Ìý$30,149***


*Based on registration in 6 credits for one semester. Financial Aid is prorated to actual credit hours at $2,481 per credit.
**Based on off-campus housing
***Federal loan recipients may borrow up to an additional $2,408Ìýto help offset federal loan fees incurred at disbursement.

Federal loan recipients requesting maximum will have an additional $1,208 per semesterÌýincluded in their COA toÌýhelp offset federal loan fees incurred at disbursement. The additional loan fee allocation is an average amount for all Â鶹Æƽâ°æWCL loan borrowers. The updated total maximum COA for one semester inclusive of the loan fees is $50,048 (12+) or $35,111 (8 credits).

Students registered for 12 or more credits in one semester, including international students (for visa purposes), are automatically enrolled in the Â鶹Æƽâ°æ student health insurance. The charge in 2024-2025 is $2,302Ìýfor the academic year and is not included in the standard COA. Students with alternate coverage may waive the Â鶹Æƽâ°æ student health insurance through the Student Health Center.ÌýMetro U-pass for full-time students only (12 or more credits) is included in the mandatory student fees.

While the COA cannot be increased to meet non-educational obligations, documented extraordinary expenses and/or special needs may be considered per federal regulations. The COA can be increased for a one-time computer and/or related equipment purchase under specified conditions, as well as to cover the cost of Â鶹Æƽâ°æ medical insurance (if required). A separate form is required through the Â鶹Æƽâ°æWCL Office of Financial Aid for both the computer and medical reimbursements and are posted on the Financial Aid Forms webpage.

Enrollment in six credits per fall/spring semester is required for receipt of federal financial aid.

The COA for LL.M. students is adjusted based upon credit enrollment and the tuition charge is per credit.

Â鶹Æƽâ°æWCL reserves the right to modify or change the contents of the cost of attendance without notice.

SJD

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The following chart outlines the billable charges for SJD students during the Fall 2024 semester based on the student’s year in program. The non-billable charges below may be multiplied times two to determine living expense allocation over the entire academic year.Ìý

For a full cost of attendance (COA), add the billable charges below to the part-time LL.M. living expenses from the chart above (please note: the above figures are based upon one semester of enrollment) and/or the summer semester COA below.

The COA is the maximum amount of financial aid permitted from all sources. Institutional funds awarded by Â鶹Æƽâ°æWCL, in combination with tuition-only outside assistance, cannot exceed Â鶹Æƽâ°æWCL tuition.

Billable charges for SJD students during the
Fall 2024 semester
Year of Study Tuition and mandatory fees (Per semester)
First Year $21,730
Second Year $5,028
Third Year $2,642

Full-time students, including international student (for visa purposes), are automatically enrolled in the Â鶹Æƽâ°æ student health insurance. The charge in 2023-2024Ìýis $2,302Ìýfor the academic year and is not included in the standard COA located above. Students with alternate coverage may waive the Â鶹Æƽâ°æ student health insurance through the Student Health Center.

While the COA cannot be increased to meet non-educational obligations, documented extraordinary expenses and/or special needs may be considered per federal regulations. The COA can be increased for a one-time computer and/or related equipment purchase under specified conditions, as well as to cover the cost of Â鶹Æƽâ°æWCL medical insurance (if required). A separate form is required through the Â鶹Æƽâ°æWCL Office of Financial Aid for both the computer and medical reimbursements and are posted on the Financial Aid Forms webpage.

In compliance with federal regulations, Â鶹Æƽâ°æWCL’s policy is to use an average of loan fees charges to all borrowers. Enrollment in six credits per fall/spring semester is required for receipt of federal financial aid.

The COA for SJD students is adjusted based upon credit enrollment and the tuition charge is per credit.

Â鶹Æƽâ°æWCL reserves the right to modify or change the contents of the cost of attendance without notice.

Summer Semester

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Eligible LL.M. and SJD students enrolled in a minimum of three (3) credit hours, including courses on main campus, during the summer semester may be eligible to apply for financial aid through the Direct PLUS Loan program.ÌýFor more information, please clickÌýhere.Ìý

Summer 2024ÌýCost of Attendance

Â鶹Æƽâ°æWCL reserves the right to modify or change the contents of the cost of attendance without notice.