Listed below are estimated costs for the 2026-2027 academic year. Tuition and fees are directly billed. Personal expenses such as books, housing, and meals vary from student to student.
On-Campus J.D. Cost of Attendance
| DIRECTLY BILLED COSTS | ||
|---|---|---|
| On-Campus J.D. Program | LL.M. for International Lawyers (2 Semester) | |
| Tuition | $67,180 (Rate of $33,590 per semester) | $67,180 (Rate of $33,590 per semester) |
| Health & Wellness Fee | $908 | $908 |
| Student Activity Fee | $120 | $120 |
| Law Student Resource Fee | $1,280 | $1,280 |
| Fixed Cost Total | $69,488 | $69,488 |
| INDIRECT COSTS (VARIABLE PER STUDENT) | ||
|---|---|---|
| On-Campus J.D. Program | LL.M. for International Lawyers (2 Semester) | |
| Health Insurance | $0 | $2,868 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment | $2,222 | $2,222 |
| Housing (9 month) | $12,168 | $12,168 |
| Food (9 month) | $4,611 | $4,611 |
| Transportation | $1,781 | $1,889 |
| Personal Allowance | $2,452 | $2,452 |
| Federal Loan Fees (if applicable) | $529 | $0 |
| Indirect Cost Total | $23,763 | $26,210 |
| TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE | ||
|---|---|---|
| $93,251 | $95,698 | |
Breakdown of Expenses
- Tuition may be reduced by any merit scholarship you receive which is referenced in your admission letter.
- Indirect costs are estimated based on the average costs of books and supplies, living, and other personal expenses and vary from student to student.
- The cost of the NYS Bar Exam fee is included as part of the cost of attendance for students in their semester of graduation. Students taking a bar exam in a different jurisdiction may document the cost with the financial aid office.
LL.M. Students
- Your mandatory health insurance will be charged to your Student Account by the University Bursar. This mandatory fee may be waived if a student has adequate health insurance coverage. Learn more.
- Payment for tuition and fees is due during the first half of each semester you are enrolled. Failure to pay may result in late fees and/or a hold on your account preventing you from registering for courses.
- Students bringing dependents should anticipate additional costs of $14,250 for your first dependent and $6,250 for each additional dependent.
- If you choose to complete the LL.M. Program in 3 semesters (taking 11 or fewer credits per semester) instead of the typical 2 semester course load, you will be charged a per-credit hour rate of $2,321 in addition to the standard fixed costs of the program.
- See Financial Aid Policies for more information.
Special Circumstances
If you have educational, living, or personal expenses that differ from the standard amounts listed in the cost of attendance (ex: childcare expenses), please contact us at LawFinAid@syr.edu or call 315.443.1962. We are happy to discuss the circumstances and assist students in calculating a reasonable budget.