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The costs below are estimates based on current economic conditions. An increase of approximately 5-7% for each succeeding academic year should be anticipated.
This cost guide is created for the purposes of acquiring a visa.
| Type | Cost: 2 Semesters | Cost: 1 Summer |
|---|---|---|
|
Tuition* (8 credits/semester) |
$39,696 |
|
|
Mandatory Fees |
$702 |
|
|
Room |
$18,576 |
$6,192 |
|
Board |
$6,516 |
$2,172 |
|
Health Insurance** |
$2,302 |
|
|
Books |
$1,600 |
|
|
Transportation |
$1,404 |
$468 |
|
Personal |
$1,728 |
$576 |
|
TOTAL |
$81,932 |
|
| Type | Costs |
|---|---|
|
Tuition* (Full-Time Student) |
$33,495 |
|
Mandatory Fees |
$841 |
|
Room |
$9,288 |
|
Board |
$3,258 |
|
Books |
$1,600 |
|
Health Insurance** |
$1,151 |
|
Transportation |
$702 |
|
Personal |
$864 |
|
TOTAL |
$51,199 |
| Type | Costs |
|---|---|
|
Tuition* (6 credits) |
$14,886 |
|
Mandatory Fees |
$58 |
|
Housing (Room) |
$2,064 |
|
Board (Food) |
$724 |
|
Books/Supplies |
$800 |
|
Health Insurance** |
$576 |
|
Transportation |
$156 |
|
Personal |
$192 |
|
TOTAL |
$19,456 |
| Type | Costs: Fall or Spring | Costs: Summer |
|---|---|---|
|
Tuition* |
$19,848 |
$14,886 |
|
Mandatory Fees |
$351 |
$175 |
|
Housing (Room) |
$9,288 |
$6,192 |
|
Board(Food) |
$3,258 |
$2,172 |
|
Books/Supplies |
$800 |
$800 |
|
Health Insurance** |
$1,151 |
$576 |
|
Transportation |
$702 |
$468 |
|
Personal |
$864 |
$576 |
|
TOTAL |
$62,107 |
|
| Type | Costs: 2 Semesters | Costs: 1 Summer |
|---|---|---|
|
Tuition* (8 credits/semester) |
$39,696 |
|
|
Mandatory Fees |
$702 |
|
|
Room |
$18,576 |
$6,192 |
|
Board |
$6,516 |
$2,172 |
|
Health Insurance** |
$2,302 |
|
|
Books |
$1,600 |
|
|
Transportation |
$1,404 |
$468 |
|
Personal |
$1,728 |
$576 |
|
TOTAL |
$81,932 |
|
| Type | Costs |
|---|---|
|
Tuition* (12 credits/semester) |
$69,990 |
|
Mandatory Fees |
$1,682 |
|
Room |
$18,576 |
|
Board |
$6,516 |
|
Books/Supplies |
$3,200 |
|
Transportation |
$1,404 |
|
Health Insurance** |
$2,302 |
|
Personal |
$1,728 |
|
TOTAL |
$102,398 |
Note: If you plan to live in Washington, DC for the 3 summer months, please anticipate the following additional costs
- No classes
Housing: $6,192
Board/food: $2,172
Transportation: $468
Personal: $576
Total: $9,408 - If taking classes:
Tuition (6 cr.): $14,886
Housing: $6,192
Board/food: $2,172
Transportation: $468
Personal: $576
Books/Supplies: $800
Total:$25,094
| Type | Costs |
|---|---|
|
Tuition and Mandatory Fees |
$44,658 |
|
Mandatory Fees |
$702 |
|
Room |
$18,576 |
|
Board |
$6,516 |
|
Health Insurance** |
$2,302 |
|
Books/Supplies |
$2,400 |
|
Transportation |
$1,404 |
|
Personal |
$1,728 |
|
TOTAL |
$78,286 |
Tuition and Fees
*This cost guide is created for the purposes of acquiring a visa. Tuition is charged per semester, per credit hour.
For the LLM/ILSP Certificate Program, the LLM-MBA Program, and the LLM Program, the following tuition charges are applicable for the academic year 2025-2026:
• Students taking 12-17 credit hours per semester: $33,495 flat rate
• Students taking 1-11 credit hours per semester: $2,481 per credit
View a breakdown of the full LLM costs
** Health insurance fees reflect 2024-2025 costs. Please refer to the Student Health Center web site for more information.