Tuition and Living Expenses
The University of Dayton School of Law charges tuition per credit hour rather than per academic year. The cost per credit hour for the 2013–14 academic year is $1,125.
To encourage you to devote your full attention to the rigors of the first year of law school, UDSL policy prohibits employment during the first year (with the exception of holiday and summer breaks). After your first year, you may pursue part-time employment to help with tuition and other costs.
Below are student budgets, including tuition and living expenses, for the entering classes of Summer and Fall 2013. To assist you in financing your legal education, try the budget calculator on the Federal Student Aid website.
Student Budget for Summer 2013 |
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| Tuition (based on 16 semester hours) | $18,000 |
| University fees | $120 |
| Health and Counseling Center fee | $79 |
| Books and supplies | $750† |
| Personal | $8,000 |
| Total | $26,949 |
Student Budget for Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 |
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| Tuition (based on 31 semester hours) | $34,875** |
| University fees | $240 |
| Health and Counseling Center fee | $158 |
| Books and supplies | $1,500‡ |
| Personal | $16,000 |
| Total | $52,773 |
† This amount will be reduced by $500 for students who met the book scholarship requirement.
** This amount will increase by $2,250 for summer-starters in the Two-Year J.D. Program.
‡ This amount will be reduced by $1,000 for students who meet the book scholarship requirement.