J.D. Tuition
Cost of Attendance
| Direct Expenses (Billed) |
2021-2022 Academic Year |
Estimated 2022-2023 Academic Year |
| Tuition | $51,840 | *$53,376 |
| Fees | $686 | *$686 |
| Other Costs | 2021-2022 Academic Year |
Estimated 2020-2021 Academic Year |
| Books and supplies | $2,050 | $2,042 |
| Housing | $8,200 | $8,200 |
| Utilities | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| Food | $3,600 | $3,600 |
| Transportation | $3,870 | $3,870 |
| Other miscellaneous expenses | **$2,500 | **$2,500 |
| Total Costs | $75,646 | $76,678 |
*Tuition and fees for the 2022-2023 Academic Year have not yet been announced by the Penn State University Board of Trustees. These billed costs will be finalized in July 2022.
**The miscellaneous expenses category includes a variety of allowances. Clothing, laundry, recreation, and personal care are examples of includes expenses, but not an exhaustive list.
Note for international students: Health insurance is mandatory at Penn State for international students and their accompanying dependents (spouse and/or children). For full information on requirements, please review the University Health Services website. Health insurance costs for the upcoming academic year will be available in June. The cost included herein is based on the individual law student rate; students with dependents may incur a greater health insurance expense.
Please be aware that scholarships and grants are available to help defray the cost of tuition.