The overall cost of attending ASU Law is among the lowest of all American Bar Association accredited law schools. ASU Law encourages students to practice sound financial management during their legal education to minimize debt. By following a sensible budget plan, graduates can maintain greater career flexibility and pursue their professional passions without excessive financial constraints.
| Annual JD Resident Expenses |
Annual JD Resident Expenses (Thrifty Budget) |
Annual JD Non-Resident Expenses |
Annual JD Non-Resident Expenses (Thrifty Budget) |
|
| Tuition and Fees | $29,037* | $29,037* | $51,359* | $51,359* |
| Books | $1,332 | $1,332 | $1,332 | $1,332 |
| Supplies | $576 | $576 | $576 | $576 |
| Room | $13,809 | $12,000 | $13,809 | $12,000 |
| Board | $5,865 | $2,500 | $5,865 | $2,500 |
| Personal | $4,364 | $2,500 | $4,364 | $2,500 |
| Transportation | $3,352 | $500 | $3,352 | $500 |
| Loan Fee | $842 | $829 | $842 | $829 |
| Total | $59,177 | $49,274 | $81,449 | $71,596 |
*Prospective students and current students are responsible for verification of tuition costs and fees prior to registration. See ASU Tuition and Fees Schedule.
| Spring* | Summer* | Fall* | |
| Tuition and Fees | $14,080 | $6,400 | $14,080 |
| Books | $532.80 | $266.40 | $532.80 |
| Supplies | $230.40 | $115.20 | $230.40 |
| Room | $5,523.60 | $2,761.80 | $5,523.60 |
| Board | $2,346 | $1,173 | $2,346 |
| Personal | $1,745.60 | $872.80 | $1,745.60 |
| Transportation | $1,340.80 | $670.40 | $1,340.80 |
| Loan Fee | $336.80 | $168.40 | $336.80 |
| Total | $26,136 | $12,428 | $26,136 |
*Prospective students and current students are responsible for verification of tuition costs and fees prior to registration. Tuition and fees are the same for residents and nonresidents. The tuition and fees amount listed are based on 11 credits for spring and fall semesters and five (5) credits for the summer semester for the core curricular plan. The maximum credit hours for any semester is 11. The ASU Tuition Estimator notes a fall 2025 start, which is incorrect. The first semester for the JD part-time and online is the spring 2026 term.
| Annual LLM Resident Expenses |
Annual LLM Nonresident Expenses |
|
| Tuition and Fees | $30,337 | $53,095 |
| Books | $1,332 | $1,332 |
| Supplies | $576 | $576 |
| Room | $13,809 | $13,809 |
| Board | $5,865 | $5,865 |
| Personal | $4,364 | $4,364 |
| Transportation | $3,352 | $3,352 |
| Loan Fee | $842 | $842 |
| Total | $60,477 | $83,235 |
*Prospective students and current students are responsible for verification of tuition costs and fees prior to registration. See ASU Tuition and Fees Schedule.
| Annual MLS Resident Expenses |
Annual MLS Nonresident Expenses |
|
| Tuition and Fees | $31,200 | $39,200 |
| Books | $1,332 | $1,332 |
| Supplies | $576 | $576 |
| Room | $13,809 | $13,809 |
| Board | $5,864 | $5,864 |
| Personal | $4,364 | $4,364 |
| Transportation | $3,352 | $3,352 |
| Loan Fee | $842 | $842 |
| Total | $61,339 | $69,339 |
*Prospective students and current students are responsible for verification of tuition costs and fees prior to registration. See ASU Tuition and Fees Schedule.
| Fall | Spring | Summer** | |
| Tuition and Fees | $15,723 | $15,723 | $6,368 |
| Books and Supplies | $954 | $954 | $525 |
| Room | $6,905 | $6,904 | $1,976 |
| Board | $2,933 | $2,932 | $776 |
| Personal | $2,182 | $2,182 | $888 |
| Travel | $1,676 | $1,676 | $680 |
| Loan Fee | $421 | $421 | $421 |
| Total | $30,794 | $30,792 | $11,634 |
| Fall | Spring | Summer** | |
| Tuition and Fees | $18,514 | $18,514 | $7,502 |
| Books and Supplies | $954 | $954 | $525 |
| Room | $6,905 | $6,904 | $1,976 |
| Board | $2,933 | $2,932 | $776 |
| Personal | $2,182 | $2,182 | $888 |
| Travel | $1,676 | $1,676 | $680 |
| Loan Fee | $421 | $421 | $421 |
| Total | $33,585 | $33,583 | $12,768 |
| Annual MHREL Resident Expenses |
Annual MHREL Nonresident Expenses |
|
| Tuition and Fees | $35,139 | $57,053 |
| Books | $1,332 | $1,332 |
| Supplies | $576 | $576 |
| Room | $13,809 | $13,809 |
| Board | $5,865 | $5,865 |
| Personal | $4,364 | $4,364 |
| Transportation | $3,352 | $3,352 |
| Loan Fee | $842 | $842 |
| Total | $65,279 | $87,193 |
*Prospective students and current students are responsible for verification of tuition costs and fees prior to registration. See ASU Tuition and Fees Schedule.
*Additional fees apply to MLS Patent Practice program. See below.
| Fall | Spring | Summer** | |
| Tuition and Fees | $15,600 | $15,600 | $8,400 |
| Books and Supplies | $954 | $954 | $525 |
| Room | $6,905 | $6,904 | $1,976 |
| Board | $2,933 | $2,932 | $776 |
| Personal | $2,182 | $2,182 | $888 |
| Travel | $1,676 | $1,676 | $680 |
| Loan Fee | $421 | $421 | $421 |
| Total | $30,671 | $30,669 | $13,666 |
| Fall | Spring | Summer** | |
| Tuition and Fees | $19,600 | $19,600 | $10,200 |
| Books and Supplies | $954 | $954 | $525 |
| Room | $6,905 | $6,904 | $1,976 |
| Board | $2,933 | $2,932 | $776 |
| Personal | $2,182 | $2,182 | $888 |
| Travel | $1,676 | $1,676 | $680 |
| Loan Fee | $421 | $421 | $421 |
| Total | $34,671 | $34,669 | $15,466 |
*All estimates of tuition are subject to change. Prospective students and current students are responsible for verification of tuition costs and fees prior to registration. See ASU Tuition and Fees Schedule.
**The amount of financial aid disbursed will be based on actual enrollment. Cost may vary. See Summer Financial Aid and Tuition and Fee Info.
Through our Law for Life program, we are proud to offer ASU Law alumni a number of career-enhancing opportunities including an exclusive, low-cost preferred tuition rate for our LLM and MLS degree programs.
Master of Laws (LLM)—ASU Law alumni who graduated between 2004 and 2013 pay $5,000, graduates between 1994 and 2003 pay $10,000, and all other alumni pay $12,500.*
Master of Legal Studies (MLS)—ASU Law alumni hoping to return to earn their MLS pay $10,000.*
*Limited space available. University fees will apply.