JD Online Cost of Attendance
Thomas Jefferson is committed to helping students attain a legal education. We are proud that our institution is able to offer more affordable tuition than most other law schools in the nation.
The Cost of Attendance represents the amount believed adequate to cover the tuition, fees, books and living expenses of most students for the academic year. This figure also represents the maximum total financial aid a law student can expect to receive per year.
Because Thomas Jefferson School of Law is a private institution, students pay the same tuition rate regardless of their state residency. In addition, rates for tuition and fees are set annually and are subject to change.
Your actual expenses may differ from those listed here. In some cases, you may have lower expenses in one category to compensate for higher expenses in another area. We are limited in our ability to approve budget increases. You can request a budget increase for certain expenses such as child care costs, disability related expenses, etc. It will not be possible to obtain a budget increase to cover expenses such as credit card and other consumer payments.
2023/24 Academic Year
The Cost of Attendance represents the average amount believed adequate to cover the tuition, fees, books, and living expenses of most students for the academic year. This figure also represents the maximum total financial aid package a law student can expect to receive per year. Your actual expenses may differ from those listed here. In some cases, you may have lower expenses in one category to compensate for higher expenses in another area. We are limited in our ability to approve budget increases. You can request a budget increase for certain expenses such as child care costs and disability related expenses.
| JD Online Program(Based on 9-month academic year) | Fall/Spring Student Budget | ||
| Tuition (per academic unit) | $1,200 | ||
| Books1 | Full-Time (11-15 units) | Part-Time (6-10 units) | |
| $1,200-$2,200 | $900-$1,900 | ||
| Room and Board (2) | $26,100 | ||
| Miscellaneous | $2,700 | ||
| Mandatory Fees (3) | $2,400 | ||
| Total Cost of Attendance | $31,200 +Books & Tuition | $31,200 +Books & Tuition | |
Notes To Student Budget:
- First year law students will receive a $1,000 book allowance supplement due to the higher costs of books.
- Rent allowance is $2,000/month. Food is authorized at $600/month; utilities at $300/month. Students living at home have a total living allowance of $600/month.
- The non-tuition mandatory semester fees include: Student Fee $723; BarBri Materials Fee $459; and
Health/Wellness Fee $18. - The cost of attendance does not include an allowance for the law school provided health insurance. If you
decide to obtain the school’s health insurance, the $4,279 annual cost will be added to your student budget. - Students are permitted one allowance of up to $1,200 to purchase a laptop during law school. Proof of
payment will be required to be submitted to the Financial Aid Office before a budget increase will be granted. - The cost of attendance does not include an allowance for loan origination fees. For students applying for
Federal PLUS loans, the federal loan origination fees of $2,000 will be included in the student budget. - Students matriculating in Spring 2024 must complete a minimum of 80 units to graduate, including any units transferred from another law school. Students matriculating in Fall 2024 must complete a minimum of 85 units to graduate, including any units transferred from another law school. Per year tuition cost depends on the number of units attempted.