UDC Law Student Tuition & Fee Schedule
Summer Tuition & Fees
| COST | RESIDENT | METRO | NON-RESIDENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Tuition (All Students) | $ 422 per credit hour | $ 631 per credit hour | $ 843 per credit hour |
| Health Insurance Fee (unless waived) | $ 326 new students only | $ 326 new students only | $ 326 new students only |
| Mandatory Law Student Fees | $ 395 per semester | $ 395 per semester | $ 395 per semester |
Fall and Spring Tuition & Fees
| COST | RESIDENT | METRO | NON-RESIDENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time Tuition | $ 6,219 per semester | $ 9,328 per semester | $12,437 per semester |
| Part-time, Visiting & Non-Degree Tuition | $ 422 per credit hour | $ 631 per credit hour | $ 843 per credit hour |
| Health Insurance Fee (unless waived) | $ 1,593 per year | $ 1,593 per year | $ 1,593 per year |
| Mandatory Law Student Activity Fee | $ 210 fall semester only | $ 210 fall semester only | $ 210 fall semester only |
| Other Mandatory Law Student Fees* | $ 395 per semester | $ 395 per semester | $ 395 per semester |
Mandatory Law Student Fees Detail
| COST | FALL | SPRING | SUMMER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law Student Activity Fee | 210 | 0 | 0 |
| Athletics/Recreation Fee | 105 | 105 | 105 |
| Health Services Fee | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Technology Fee | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| Student Center Fee | 140 | 140 | 140 |
| Career/Professional Development Fee | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Sustainability Fee | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 605 | 395 | 395 |
Other Cost of Attendance Components
Full Time First Year
| COST | RESIDENT | METRO | NON-RESIDENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $ 3,665 | $ 3,665 | $ 3,665 |
| Books/Course Materials/Supplies | $ 1,795 | $ 1,795 | $ 1,795 |
| Laptop Computer | $ 2,000 | $ 2,000 | $ 2,000 |
| Housing | $ 21,654 | $ 21,654 | $ 21,654 |
| Food | $ 4,716 | $ 4,716 | $ 4,716 |
| Loan Fees | $ 1,721 | $ 1,721 | $ 1,721 |
| Miscellaneous | $ 4,000 | $ 4,000 | $ 4,000 |
Part Time First Year
| COST | RESIDENT | METRO | NON-RESIDENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $ 3,665 | $ 3,665 | $ 3,665 |
| Books/Course Materials/Supplies | $ 2,387 | $ 2,387 | $ 2,387 |
| Laptop Computer | $ 2,000 | $ 2,000 | $ 2,000 |
| Housing | $ 21,654 | $ 21,654 | $ 21,654 |
| Food | $ 4,716 | $ 4,716 | $ 4,716 |
| Loan Fees | $ 1,721 | $ 1,721 | $ 1,721 |
| Miscellaneous | $ 4,000 | $ 4,000 | $ 4,000 |
Tuition & Mandatory Fees
UDC David A. Clarke School of Law offers an excellent and affordable legal education and seeks to make law school a reality for all students accepted in our J.D. programs, regardless of their financial circumstances. The 2026-2027 tuition rates for full-time students are $6,219 per semester for D.C. residents, $9,328 for metropolitan area residents, and $12,437 per semester for non-District residents; tuition rates for part-time, visiting, and non-matriculating students are $422 per credit hour for D.C. residents, $631 per credit hour for metropolitan area residents, and $843 per credit hour for non-District residents. Each enrolled student must pay annual fees totaling approximately $1,000.
Residency
Any student who has resided in the District of Columbia or the DC metropolitan area for 90-days (3 consecutive months) by the start of the fall or spring semester may apply for the relevant preferential tuition rate. The student must submit a Proof of Residency Form by the deadlines to be considered.
Health Insurance
All students enrolled at the University of the District of Columbia are required to have adequate health insurance to provide coverage for medical and mental health care needs in case of an illness.
Domestic and international students, undergraduate, graduate, and law school students are automatically enrolled in the United Health Care Plan offered through the University. Students are encouraged to waive the university-sponsored plan if they have health insurance that provides adequate coverage to avoid been charged for the insurance provided by United Health Care. The University-sponsored plan costs $1,593. Students starting coverage in the fall semester will be covered through the following summer semester. Students entering in Spring or Summer will be charged a pro-rated fee for coverage unless they waive coverage by the waiver deadline.
For more information, please call (202) 274-5030 or go to University Health Services.
Payment Schedule
The School of Law requires full payment of law school tuition and fees by the first day of classes each semester and does not offer a payment plan.
Current students may log onto myUDC to view their accounts online. New students will receive log-in instructions during their initial registration period.
Students may pay by credit card online at myUDC or mail or bring payments to the School of Law:
UDC David A. Clarke School of Law
4340 Connecticut Avenue NW, Room 443
Washington, DC 20008
Tuition Refund Policy
A student who voluntarily withdraws from the School of Law shall receive a tuition refund of monies paid to and received by the School according to the following schedule:
Date of Withdrawal | Percentage of Semester Tuition Refunded |
|---|---|
1. Registration to last day of the second week after Registration | 75% |
2. Third week to the last day of the fourth week after Registration | 50% |
3. Fifth week after Registration | 30% |
4. Sixth week after Registration | 10% |
5. After the last day of the sixth week after Registration | 0% |
A student who is required to withdraw as a penalty for violating school regulations shall not be entitled to receive a refund of any tuition paid.